OPS LakeWatch Assistant

  OPS LakeWatch Assistant

Work with multiple LAKEWATCH staff at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) to help facilitate “hands-on” citizen participation through monthly monitoring activities. Responsibilities include:

• Washing, drying, and organizing laboratory sample bottles, glass and plastic tubes and other laboratory glassware; Help maintain and clean all laboratory workspaces.
• Prepares sample bottle packs, filter packs and data sheets for collection centers; purchase laboratory and field supplies as requested by supervisor.
• Drive to multiple sample collection centers located across Florida and transport samples back to the LAKEWATCH laboratory for processing.
• Prepares field sampling kits for citizen volunteers, which includes making Secchi disks; repairs and maintains sampling equipment.

Occasional field sampling, data entry and other duties as needed

$13-$15; commensurate with education and experience.

Valid Florida Driver’s License. Able to lift 50 lbs.

No experience required, motivated and confident self-starter to work independently and alongside LAKEWATCH staff is preferred.

 In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by 11:59 p.m. EST of the requisition end date.