Culture Lab Technician
(Posted 04/30/2021)

Target Audience: Technician/Staff


Institution: Mote Marine Laboratory

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

Description of Internship or Research Opportunity: Mote Overview: Mote is celebrating over 65 years as one of the few remaining independent, non-profit international marine research laboratories. The Mote research enterprise has more than 20 diverse research programs, a diverse array of education/outreach programs, and an aquarium featuring working laboratories and more than 100 marine species. Mote currently has over 220 staff and 1700 volunteers that are located on its main campus in Sarasota, with others at five additional campuses/facilities including a state-of-the-art 200 acre marine and freshwater aquaculture research park, a new 19,000 square foot International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration in the Florida Keys and work is underway for the over 100,000 square foot Science Education Aquarium.

The Mote scientific expertise is considerable and diverse, and is augmented by approximately 150 non-resident scientists from over 100 different U.S. and international institutions who are involved in projects at Mote. In addition, more than 70 non-resident scientists from around the world have been appointed as Adjunct Mote Scientists due to their significant level of sustained collaboration with Mote scientists and regular use of Mote facilities to conduct their research.

Position: Mote Marine Laboratory seeks a Culture Lab Technician to operate and manage a phytoplankton culture lab facility that is being established as part of the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative. A qualified candidate should have a science background, knowledge of experimental lab equipment and facilities, water quality sampling experience, and an understanding of Florida Red Tide impacts and the Karenia brevis lifecycle. This individual should be able to work independently to meet culture goals, must have strong organization skills, and be a good communicator. The facility is located at the Mote Aquaculture Park at 874 W.R. Mote Way, Sarasota, FL 34240.

This is a full time position, it is expected to begin June 23rd, 2021, includes an annual salary of $40,000 with cost of living increase considerations, and continue for up to five years - with appropriate work performance. Partially-subsidized health insurance is also provided, with family options available. Benefits include an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other benefits. The Culture Lab Technician will be part of the Mote Phytoplankton Ecology team, assist the Red Tide Initiative Postdoctoral Scientist, will organizationally report to the Red Tide Initiative Administrator, and will receive office/laboratory space at the Mote Aquaculture Park.

Requirements:
1. Valid Driver’s License.
2. Bachelors Degree in marine science, biology, chemistry, or other environmental field required.
3. Knowledge of experimental systems.
4. Familiar with standard computer software.
5. The ability to work productively individually or in a group setting with scientists and students.

Special Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of Karenia brevis (Florida Red Tide) preferred.
2. Previous laboratory and experimental systems experience, including cell culturing.
3. Familiar with marine organism experimental testing equipment (monitoring probes, temperature probes, tanks, pumps, filters, heaters, etc.).
4. Strong troubleshooting skills.
5. Ability to work independently and stay organized.
6. Good teamwork and communication skills.


Funding Source: Other


How to Apply: How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants Alternatively, a single printed package of all requested elements may be submitted to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236.

The application period will remain open until May 21, 2021. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected category. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time. U.S. citizenship or foreign citizen’s U.S. work permit appropriate for the work is required. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Kevin Claridge at kclaridge@mote.org or 941-388-4441, ext 275.




Application Closing Date: 05/21/2021

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