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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Requirements:</p>
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<li>B.S. required, M.S. preferred. Preferably with a carbonate
chemistry or ocean acidification background.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of carbonate chemistry processes and
instrumentation.</li>
<li>Familiar with standard computer software (Excel, Word,
etc.), data handling applications such as R, database
management, and CO2Sys or CO2Calc.</li>
<li>S. citizenship or foreign citizen’s U.S. work permit
appropriate for the work is required</li>
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<p>Special Qualifications:</p>
<ol>
<li>Knowledge of ocean acidification, CO2Sys or CO2Calc, and
monitoring equipment</li>
<li>Previous laboratory and experimental systems experience,
especially with carbonate chemistry instruments</li>
<li>Familiar with marine organism experimental testing equipment
(pH monitoring probes, temperature probes, tanks, filters,
heaters, etc.)</li>
<li>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task</li>
<li>Ability to work autonomously</li>
<li>Very organized with great attention to detail</li>
<li>Boat handling skills a plus, but can be taught onsite</li>
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<p>Interested applicants should apply on line at <a
class="auto-linked-url"
href="https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants">https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants</a>
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.</p>
<p>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</p>
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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
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:emily8@mote.org">emily8@mote.org</a></pre>
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