Save the Sound

Manager

• Lead point of contact for QuickDrops users support including but not limited to organization setup, troubleshooting, application program interface assistance, response to comments, and creating new water quality parameter/method combinations
• Conducts annual WISKI and structured query language database evaluation, update(s), and maintenance
• Manage the upkeep of QuickDrop’s server including software and hardware upgrades
• Assist QuickDrops developer in keeping the system current with any updates made to EPA’s Water Quality Exchange
• Assist QuickDrops developer in keeping our system compatible with their upgrades
• Organize and participate in annual trainings rotating around the Long Island Sound watershed for current and prospective QuickDrops users
• Complete updates and upgrades to Sound Health Explorer including keeping QuickDrops integration current
• Maintain and update current standard operating procedures pertaining to sampling in the field
• Develop new standard operating procedures as required
• Assist in the development of an EPA-approved secondary data Quality Assurance Project Plan for QuickDrops
• Develop an organizational EPA-approved Data Quality Management Plan in accordance with current Environmental Protection Agency standards and guidance
• Coordinate annual and as needed updates to the DQMP as needed for all organization departments
• Ensure organization is setup to comply with all conditions in the DQMP
• Participate in event coordination and staffing
• Presenting at various opportunities including Municipal meetings, conferences, and other speaking venues

Data Quality Manager

QA Engineer

• Assist with maintaining laboratory quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) systems to support compliance with NY ELAP accreditation requirements.
• Perform data entry checks, review QC results, and flag any potential issues to the Laboratory Manager.
• Carry out routine QA checks on calibration records, logbooks, and analytical results.
• Conduct calibration of laboratory equipment and thermometers as required.
• Perform and document daily temperature checks of freezers, refrigerators, incubators, and ovens.
• Monitor and track equipment maintenance schedules to ensure services are completed on schedule.
• Prepare and maintain reagent stocks and chemical solutions following established procedures.
• Track and manage laboratory inventory.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe and organized workspace.
• Provide technical support to laboratory staff as needed, including occasional assistance with water quality analyses.
• Assist in data QA/QC, storage and online posting for the water monitoring programs.
• Provide guidance and assistance in the training of water quality interns and volunteers on lab QA/QC procedures.

Data Quality Manager

Laboratory QAQC Specialist