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<p>The Chemical and Physical Ecology Program at Mote Marine
Laboratory in Sarasota is looking to hire two positions ASAP: 1.
Senior Chemist and 2. Lab Manager. Please visit:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://mote.org/about/employment-opportunities/">https://mote.org/about/employment-opportunities/</a> to apply.</p>
<p>1. The Chemical and Physical Ecology Program (under the direction
of Dr. Emily Hall) is seeking a Senior Chemist. General duties for
the Senior Chemist to be performed include inorganic chemical and
physical analyses (water/sediment quality parameters). This
position will be responsible for running a Seal AutoAnalyzer for
inorganic nutrient analyses. While there is possibility of some
field participation, the majority of the position will be in the
lab running analyses for nutrients (e.g. total and dissolved
nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, phosphate, silica; total nitrogen and
phosphorus; particulate phosphorus and silica; total kjeldahl
nitrogen). All analyses in this program are certified by The NELAC
Institute and follow strict QA/QC guidelines. All activities are
carried out according the Mote Marine Lab Quality Assurance Plan
including operation and maintenance of scientific instruments and
equipment, preparations, 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. Emergency CPR, First Aid, and
Coast Guard small vessel safety courses are available through the
laboratory and a Senior 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. This position may include
participation in field sampling (e.g. travel, operations from
trucks or boats, occasional evening/night/weekend shifts) and
sample preparation (e.g. extraction, filtration, preservation), as
needed.</p>
<p><strong>Education Requirements: </strong>A master’s degree with a
focus in environmental chemistry from an accredited university. In
lieu of a master’s degree, a minimum of 5 years’ experience may be
considered.</p>
<p><strong>Special Qualifications/Previous Experience: </strong>Familiarity
with National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference
(NELAC) standards. Familiarity with AutoAnalyzers (for nutrient
analyses). Must have chemistry lab experience and knowledge.</p>
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<p>2. The Chemical and Physical Ecology Program (under the direction
of Dr. Emily Hall) is seeking a Laboratory Manager. The Lab
Manager will be responsible for: managing all Chemical and
Physical Ecology staff time management for sample collection and
analyses, calendar for Chemical and Physical Ecology Program, all
QA/QC for samples and field work, The NELAC Institute proficiency
testing (PTs) and Audits, LIMS system administration, staff
training, data ethics and integrity, project reporting, ordering,
lab cleanliness, hazardous waste, some budgeting, assisting the
Program Manager, experiments, data upload, data download, LIMS
administrator, excel spreadsheets from LIMS, certifications (CPR,
First Aid, NELAC, Boater Safety), timesheets for Chemical and
Physical Ecology staff, report writing, and personnel issues. This
position includes possibility of field work (day-long boat trips
or by car) and some lab work (depending on needs). This person
will report directly to the Program Manager.</p>
<p><strong>Education Requirements: </strong>A master’s degree with a
focus in environmental chemistry from an accredited university. In
lieu of a master’s degree, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in
chemistry or lab management may be considered.</p>
<p><strong>Special Qualifications/Previous Experience: </strong>Familiarity
with National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference
(NELAC) standards. Familiarity with AutoAnalyzers and other
chemistry instruments. Must have chemistry lab experience and
knowledge.</p>
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