Research & Engineering Associate: Water Sampling (In-person)

• This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
• Associates are expected to put in a minimum of 6 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• STW(tm) welcomes volunteers who are seeking skill-based volunteering opportunity. STW(tm) shall provide "letter of recommendation" professionals who demonstrate outstanding contribution for professional references.

OVERVIEW

• Hybrid position in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Associates are expected to put in a minimum of 6 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide in-person water sampling support in the Marina Bay Laboratory (Ft. Lauderdale), Florida Everglades, and surrounding area

• Conduct chemical and microbiological water quality experiments

• Solve practical problems to develop, troubleshoot, and optimize experimental and analytical tasks

• Document observations, analyze data, and interpret results

• Communicate findings and environmental recommendations via technical reports and presentation decks

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference for post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, such as environmental science, chemistry, ecology, marine biology, or civil engineering

• Experience conducting fieldwork, preferably in a marine environment

• Experience conducting wet lab chemistry, microbiology, and/or water research experiments

• Experience operating or working on a boat is an asset

• Strong research, critical thinking, analytical, technical communication, and learning skills