Staff Chemist – Chemical and Physical Ecology
(Posted 06/13/2023)

Target Audience: Technician/Staff


Institution: Mote Marine Laboratory

Institutional Web Link: http://www.mote.org

Description of Internship or Research Opportunity: The Chemical and Physical Ecology Program at Mote Marine Laboratory seeks a technician or a staff chemist (dependent on experience) to be filled as soon as possible. This position will be permanently located at the main lab in Sarasota, Florida. General duties to be performed include inorganic chemical and physical analyses (water/sediment quality parameters), participation in field sampling which may include travel, operations from trucks or boats, occasional evening/night/weekend shifts, and driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers. All activities are carried out according the Mote Marine Lab Quality Assurance Plan including operation and maintenance of scientific equipment, preparations for field trips, sample analyses, and data quality assessments. Proficiency is expected for work on computers, and, after initial training, on water quality instrumentation, navigation and safety equipment, balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers, and the like. In general, Staff Chemists will develop skills in particular laboratory analyses and activities and accept assignment to specific projects. Familiarity with National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) standards is a benefit, though not required. Familiarity with chemical analyzers (e.g. AutoAnalyzers, CHN instruments, spectrophotometers) also a benefit. This position is currently about 80% lab work and 20% experimental or fieldwork including work on boats (with the possibility of some overnight (1 night to 1 month) research vessel time. Emergency CPR, First Aid, and Coast Guard small vessel safety courses are available through the laboratory and a Staff Chemist will be expected to obtain these certifications within a finite period. This position is expected to be detail oriented, organized, and able to work both independently and part of a team.

Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in chemistry from an accredited university. In lieu of a chemistry degree, course work in other natural science areas or employment in a related field will be considered. Must have some basic chemistry lab experience and knowledge. Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on occasion.


Funding Source: Other


How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2023 Staff Chemist CPE” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 before 5pm July 14, 2023.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.



Application Closing Date: 07/14/2023

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