OPS -Florida LAKEWATCH Water Quality Monitoring Assistant

Classification Title:

OPS Laboratory Technician

Job Description:

Work with multiple LAKEWATCH staff at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) to help facilitate “hands-on” citizen science participation through monthly monitoring activities. This role involves assisting both lab and extension staff with a range of responsibilities. Responsibilities include:

• Washing, drying, and organizing laboratory sample bottles, glass and plastic tubes and other laboratory glassware; Help maintain and clean all laboratory workspaces.
• Prepares sample bottle packs, filter packs and data sheets for collection centers; purchase laboratory and field supplies as requested by supervisor.
• Drive to multiple sample collection centers located across Florida and transport samples back to the LAKEWATCH laboratory for processing.
• Prepares field sampling kits for citizen volunteers, which includes making Secchi disks; repairs and maintains sampling equipment.
• Must be willing to work outdoors occasionally in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional field sampling, data entry and other duties as needed.

 

 Able to work in person on UF’s Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.

Expected Salary:

$13-$15 an hour; commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Valid Florida Driver’s License. Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work in person on UF’s Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.

Preferred Qualifications:

No experience required, motivated and confident self-starter to work independently and alongside LAKEWATCH staff is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application review will begin on 2/10/25, please submit your cover letter and resume by this date for full consideration. The posting will remain open until filled.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:  No