Water Quality Analyst

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Water Quality Analyst. – Fort Pierce, FL

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and execute all analytical requirements in support of continuously monitored water quality instrumentation in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary.
• Responsible for IRLON instrument field validation activities, including, but not limited to the collection of discrete samples and side-by-side comparison with Sea-Bird CTD and YSI handheld sonde following IRLON SOPs
• Perform laboratory validation analyses including, but not limited to:
  • Chlorophyll – spectrophotometric and fluorometric
  • Phycobilins – fluorometric
  • pH – spectrophotometric
  • Total alkalinity – open-cell titration
  • Dissolved oxygen – Winkler titration
  • Turbidity – EPA 180.1
  • CDOM – fluorometric
• Responsible for supervising all aspects of the QA/QC in the laboratory and that all requirements are met, and documentation related to the analyses is completely and accurately reported.
• Responsible for coordinating with contract laboratories and auditing data for FDEP compliance
• Performs validation and verification of data before the report is sent to the IRLON Manager. 
• General laboratory tasks such as chemical inventory management, glassware cleaning, ordering supplies, and maintaining an orderly, clean, and safe laboratory space.

FAU Benefits and Perks 
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:  

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.  

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.  

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program – https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service  

• Flexible work arrangement plans – https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php   

• Sick Leave Pool Program  

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion)!!  

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day – https://www.fau.edu/hr/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.pdf   

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty – Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU’s amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry or related area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience with water quality analysis required.
Extensive knowledge of chemistry and biology, state and federal laws and regulations regarding water quality analysis, laboratory principles, practices, procedures, equipment and materials, laboratory safety and hazard communication, proper labeling, use, storage, and disposal of chemicals; able to work off of a small boat in various types of weather required.
Must be a motivated self-starter, capable of working independently as well as in a team environment required.
Must be able to work early morning and/or evening hours in addition to regular work hours as required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Proficiency performing laboratory analyses according to standard operating procedures and make comparisons and inferences from data, collect samples, and maintain their integrity, read and interpret technical and operational manuals, guidelines and diagrams preferred.
Ability to maintain laboratory equipment and instruments and evaluate situations that depart from expected behavior or results and initiate corrective actions preferred.

Salary:

$40,000 – $44,000 per year.

College or Department:

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Location:

Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, must be able to work early morning and/or evening hours in addition to regular work hours as required.

Application Deadline:

2022-11-08-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.
A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result to disqualification.