OPS -Florida LAKEWATCH Water Quality Monitoring Assistant
- Employer
- University of Florida
- Location
- Gainesville
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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OPS -Florida LAKEWATCH Water Quality Monitoring Assistant
Job No: 534745
Work Type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Environmental/Occupational Safety
Department: 60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Job Description
Classification Title:
OPS Laboratory Technician
Job Description:
Work with multiple LAKEWATCH staff at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) to help facilitate “hands-on” citizen science participation through monthly monitoring activities. This role involves assisting both lab and extension staff with a range of responsibilities. Responsibilities include:
- Washing, drying, and organizing laboratory sample bottles, glass and plastic tubes and other laboratory glassware; Help maintain and clean all laboratory workspaces.
- Prepares sample bottle packs, filter packs and data sheets for collection centers; purchase laboratory and field supplies as requested by supervisor.
- Drive to multiple sample collection centers located across Florida and transport samples back to the LAKEWATCH laboratory for processing.
- Prepares field sampling kits for citizen volunteers, which includes making Secchi disks; repairs and maintains sampling equipment.
- Must be willing to work outdoors occasionally in varying weather conditions.
- Occasional field sampling, data entry and other duties as needed.
Able to work in person on UF's Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.
Expected Salary:
$13-$15 an hour; commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Valid Florida Driver's License. Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work in person on UF's Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.
Preferred Qualifications:
No experience required, motivated and confident self-starter to work independently and alongside LAKEWATCH staff is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application review will begin on 2/11/25, please submit your cover letter and resume by this date for full consideration. The posting will remain open until filled.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close: 15 Feb 2025
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/534745/ops-florida-lakewatch-water-quality-monitoring-assistant
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