Research & Engineering Associate: Water Quality

Associates are expected to put in a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 36 hours.

SUMMARY:

This role is required to work with leadership to conduct research about legislation on water quality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research about water quality legislation.
• Connect with government agencies to understand laws and regulations about water quality.
• Create reports for internal teams and/or external clients.
• Create presentations and reports based on recommendations and findings.
• Attend weekly/monthly meetings as per schedule.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree completed or equivalent work experience (at least 3 years or more full-time paid corporate/non-profit work experience)
• A graduate in Biological, Chemical, or Environmental Engineer
• Experience in working with governmental agencies.
• Good analytical skills and willingness to learn.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Focused attention to detail and critical thinking.

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

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:

• Support the set-up, development, and growth of a new water quality laboratory.
• Develop and refine analytical chemistry and microbiology experimental design, procedures, QA/QC methods, and data management approaches to assess water quality and contamination.
• Provide in-person water sampling and research support in the Marina Bay Laboratory (Ft. Lauderdale), Florida Everglades, and surrounding area.
• 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 chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, chemical engineering, or civil engineering.
• Experience conducting wet lab chemistry, microbiology, and/or water research experiments.
• Experience in developing and growing a new laboratory is an asset.
• Experience conducting fieldwork or working in a marine environment is an asset.
• Strong research, critical thinking, analytical, technical communication, and learning skills.

How to apply:

If interested, please submit your resume to newvolunteers@savethewater.org. We would love to hear from you!