[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Opportunity - Staff Chemist in the Ocean Acidification Program at Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL

[Emily Hall]

The Ocean Acidification Program at Mote Marine Laboratory seeks a staff 
chemist/lab manager with a minimum of 2 years of experience in carbonate 
chemistry, including experimental seawater ocean acidification 
facilities. This position will be located in Sarasota, Florida at the 
Mote Marine Laboratory main campus and will report directly to the Ocean 
Acidification Program Manager, Dr. Emily R. Hall. General duties to be 
performed include working with the indoor research-focused acidification 
experimental system OASys (Ocean Acidification System), coastal and 
marine field work, and laboratory analyses. This includes sample 
collection, monitoring, and analysis of total seawater alkalinity, 
dissolved inorganic carbon, spectrophotometric pH, and other water 
quality parameters. The staff chemist performs statistical data analyses 
to process carbonate chemistry data, manage data storage, and write 
reports. Tasks also include maintaining the dry ocean acidification (OA) 
laboratory, keeping track of and ordering all supplies and materials, 
keeping all OA-related work organized, instrument maintenance, mercuric 
chloride hazardous waste disposal, data entry, some animal husbandry, 
and some field work (typically twice a month with other field days 
possible). The staff chemist will be responsible for managing and 
mentoring student interns year-round. This position might include longer 
days and weekend work.  Must be able to work in a hot/outdoor 
environment and lift 40 lbs. Current projects include work with 
acidification, harmful algae, bivalves, and seagrass. Duration is 1 year 
with possibility to extend depending on performance and funding.

Requirements:

 1. B.S. required, M.S. preferred. Preferably with a carbonate chemistry
    or ocean acidification background.
 2. Working knowledge of carbonate chemistry processes and instrumentation.
 3. Familiar with standard computer software (Excel, Word, etc.), data
    handling applications such as R, database management, and CO2Sys or
    CO2Calc.
 4. S. citizenship or foreign citizen’s U.S. work permit appropriate for
    the work is required

Special Qualifications:

 1. Knowledge of ocean acidification, CO2Sys or CO2Calc, and monitoring
    equipment
 2. Previous laboratory and experimental systems experience, especially
    with carbonate chemistry instruments
 3. Familiar with marine organism experimental testing equipment (pH
    monitoring probes, temperature probes, tanks, filters, heaters, etc.)
 4. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
 5. Ability to multi-task
 6. Ability to work autonomously
 7. Very organized with great attention to detail
 8. Boat handling skills a plus, but can be taught onsite

Interested applicants should apply on line at 
https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants 
<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 May 28, 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. Mote participates in E-Verify

-- 
Emily R. Hall, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist/Program Manager
Ocean Acidification Program
Chemical and Physical Ecology Program
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-4441 x 327
emily8 at mote.org

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