Research Associate I at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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University of Miami's Cooperative Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) has an opportunity for a Research Associate I laboratory technician to work with NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory's Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystem Division in Miami, Florida.

This RA-I will be responsible for the nutrient-related chemical oceanography analysis, including mixing reagents, creating standards, maintaining laboratory chemicals, records, and equipment, ordering needed materials, and entering and QA/QCing data. They will also be trained to analyze nutrient samples taken at sea during oceanographic research cruises and returned to the lab.

Responsibilities include:

• lab management and safety maintenance;


• analyzing dissolved inorganic nutrient samples on a gas segmented flow autoanalyzer for nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, silicate, phosphorus, and total nitrogen (TKN) and total dissolved phosphorus (TDP/TP) determinations;


• preparing reagents and standards utilized in the analysis of nutrients;


• maintaining lab equipment and carrying out routine weight and calibration checks to ensure proper functionality;


• maintaining lab records in compliance with NELAC accreditation and our lab's standard operating procedures;


• helping with the disposal of samples following the completion of analysis;


• properly cleaning and storing labware and field sampling kits for ongoing projects; and


• assisting in inventorying and ordering of needed chemicals, supplies and lab equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical oceanography or a related field. The work will require lab analysis of ocean samples, communication and planning with researchers, provision of reagents, standards and needed chemicals, QA/QC data entry and maintenance of lab records. The successful candidate should have some experience in an environmental lab setting. Additional minimum experience includes calibrating lab equipment,

maintaining meticulous records and standard operating procedures, and an understanding of nutrient dynamics in coastal and offshore waters. The incumbent must demonstrate capability in analysis with proficiency testing and assist in the completion of routine statistical tests necessary for data quality assessments and flagging data.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A6 Apply Now