Chemistry Support Technician
Ocean Associates, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Milford • Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $22 - $27 per hour
About the role
- Provide support for the study of chemistry in aquaculture.
- Participate in laboratory and field research and handle scientific and chemical instruments as needed.
- Perform laboratory sampling of sediment, tissue, and seawater for analysis of chemicals including but not limited to carbon, nitrogen, phosphate, silica, pH, alkalinity, dissolved inorganic carbon, total suspended material, etc.
- Analyze samples using standard curves and certified reference materials in a laboratory including using spectrometer, elemental analyzer, flow cytometer, microscope, dissolved inorganic carbon analyzer, titrator and other equipment.
- Maintain and do monthly checks on existing chemical laboratory equipment.
- Maintain weekly log and checks on chemical inventory in accordance with NEFSC safety protocol.
- Clean, wash, and maintain glassware needed for analysis.
- Perform routine standard operating protocols for making standard solutions, reagents, and other chemical solutions as needed for sample analysis.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures, handle and dispose of chemicals appropriately, and maintain proper labeling of hazardous materials.
- Work with hazardous chemicals in a safe manner according to laboratory safety procedures.
- Write SOPs and work from any existing SOPs for sample analysis and collection.
- Search for project-relevant published data within the scientific literature and compile for further analysis and visualization using software such as Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Record data for all relevant literature search and all laboratory analysis.
- Lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to change gas cylinders following SOPs.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical oceanography, environmental science, or marine chemistry.
- Knowledge of biological principles and experimental design.
- Ability to innovate, train, and meet quality and performance standards.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
laboratory samplingchemical analysisstandard operating protocolsspectrometerelemental analyzerflow cytometermicroscopedissolved inorganic carbon analyzertitratorchemical inventory management
Soft skills
innovationtrainingquality standardsverbal communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationconstructive feedbackindependence