Responsibilities:
- Carbonate chemistry analyses (e.g. dissolved inorganic carbon, total alkalinity, total organic carbon, pH T , pCO2 )
- Field sampling from land and on boats (including occasional overnight cruises)
- Experimental setup, sampling, and breakdown
- Operation of trucks and boats
- Driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers (as needed),
- Assist other research programs with sampling and laboratory functions as needed.
- Other activities will include: lab database entry, LIMS data entry, CO2SYS data processing, hazardous waste handling, and lab upkeep.
- This position will also work directly with interns and volunteers.
- All activities in this program will be carried out according the Mote Marine Lab Quality Assurance Manual including operation and maintenance of scientific equipment, preparations for field expeditions, sample analyses, and data quality assessments.
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.
- Carbonate chemistry experience is preferred.
Location: Sarasota, FL with some travel to other Mote Marine Laboratory sites
