Virginia Water Quality Monitoring Job Announcement Laboratory and Research Specialist I position at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Gloucester Point, VA
Job Description/Responsibilities The successful applicant will support scientists in marine science research including conducting field work and laboratory studies, collecting field data, completing laboratory analyses, data entry and management. Work will focus on measuring hypoxic water volume in Virginia's tributaries as part of the state-funded Chesapeake Bay Initiative. Required Qualifications Demonstrated ability to perform water quality field sampling and laboratory analyses; Knowledge of biology, ecology, and chemistry; Good organizational abilities; Ability to maintain, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment; Ability to work independently, in a team, and under arduous conditions; Ability to swim and operate small boats; Ability to carry up to 75 pounds; Skills in computer data entry, analyses and management. BA/BS degree in marine science or related field or comparable experience within the field of marine science; small boat operating experience mandatory; experience in the field and laboratory measurements including nutrient analyses and operation of water quality monitoring instrumentation; Valid driver's license. Budgeted Salary Range $23,076 - $28,000 Job Open Date 03-07-2007 Job Close Date Open Until Filled TO APPLY: Visit https://jobs.wm.edu and search for position #00296V in the Biological Sciences Department. ************************************************************** Jennifer W. Stanhope Marine Scientist Department of Biological Sciences Virginia Institute of Marine Science P.O. Box 1346, Greate Rd. Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Phone: (804) 684-7132 Lab: (804) 684-7353 Fax: (804) 684-7752 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] **************************************************************