Water Quality Technician

Dickinson College

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, US
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Manage laboratory operations
Quality assurance/quality control
Technical assistance to communities
** Dickinson College is seeking a Water Quality Technician for its Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) program, responsible for managing laboratory operations, providing technical assistance in stream monitoring, and teaching students. The position emphasizes a strong background in aquatic sciences and offers comprehensive benefits. The role combines practical lab work with community engagement and educational outreach. **

Job Summary

  • The Water Quality Technician will manage ALLARM's laboratory, run a statewide quality assurance/quality control lab, and maintain the volunteer equipment loan program.
  • This role involves providing technical assistance to communities for stream monitoring and restoration assessment, requiring a strong background in aquatic and watershed sciences.
  • The technician will teach Dickinson College students in laboratory work, stream monitoring, science communication, data management, and data visualization, while also exploring new watershed science techniques.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Dickinson College is seeking a Water Quality Technician for its Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) program, responsible for managing laboratory operations, providing technical assistance in stream monitoring, and teaching students. The position emphasizes a strong background in aquatic sciences and offers comprehensive benefits. The role combines practical lab work with community engagement and educational outreach. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage laboratory operations
  • Quality assurance/quality control
  • Technical assistance to communities
  • Aquatic and watershed sciences background
  • Teach students science communication
  • Volunteer equipment loan program

Nice-to-have

  • Global and sustainability education leader
  • Creative exploration of new techniques
  • Build community partnerships
  • Represent ALLARM in regional coalitions

Key Requirements

  • Requires strong background in aquatic and watershed sciences
  • Teach students diverse methodology and lab principles
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance Project Plan

Work Rights

Not specified

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