[ES_JOBS_NET] Staff Chemist Position in the Chemical and Physical Ecology Program at Mote Marine Laboratory

[Emily Hall]

We are looking to fill this position ASAP.  If you have any questions, 
please direct them to Emily Hall (emily8 at mote.org) - Program Manager.

The Chemical and Physical Ecology Program at Mote Marine Laboratory 
seeks a staff chemist to be filled as soon as possible. This position 
will be 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, 
and 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 AutoAnalyzers (for 
nutrient analyses) 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.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing 2022 Staff 
Chemist - CFE  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 
March 31, 2022.

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