Technician – Ocean Acidification

The Technician will be responsible for analyses of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total alkalinity, and spectrophotometric pH, participation in field sampling (including some overnight cruises), experimental setup and sampling, operations from trucks or boats, occasional evening/night shifts, driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers (as needed), and assisting the Chemical and Physical Ecology Program with sampling (as needed).

Technician – Ocean Acidification

The Ocean Acidification (OA) Program at Mote Marine Laboratory seeks a technician to be filled as soon as possible. This position will be permanently located in Sarasota, Florida and will report directly to the OA Program Lab Manager within the OA Program. The Technician will be responsible for analyses of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total alkalinity, and spectrophotometric pH, participation in field sampling (including some overnight cruises), experimental setup and sampling, operations from trucks or boats, occasional evening/night shifts, driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers (as needed), and assisting the Chemical and Physical Ecology Program with sampling (as needed). Other activities will include: OA lab database entry, LIMS data entry, CO2SYS data entry, hazardous waste disposal, lab upkeep; experimental set-up and break down in an OA experimental lab (OASys) and occasionally at the Mote Aquaculture Park Red Tide Mitigation facility or at the International Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) in Summerland Key, FL. This position will also be responsible for working directly with interns. All activities in this program will be carried out according the Mote Marine Lab Quality Plan including operation and maintenance of scientific equipment, preparations for field trips, 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, but not required. Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, work on research vessels, and work in all weather conditions in Florida.

Working Hours:  This position will be full-time (40hrs per week). Flexibility in working hours may be required, depending on planned laboratory and field work. Occasional longer workdays may be required.

To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2024 Technician – Ocean Acidification”  at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants 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 September 30, 2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.