Water Quality Technician

Dickinson College

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States
Not specified; benefits: comprehensive medical ins...
Laboratory equipment troubleshooting
Quality assurance project plan compliance
Aquatic and watershed sciences background
The position involves managing the ALLARM laboratory, ensuring compliance with federally approved quality assurance project plans, and maintaining volunteer equipment programs

Job Summary

  • The position involves managing the ALLARM laboratory, ensuring compliance with federally approved quality assurance project plans, and maintaining volunteer equipment programs.
  • The role requires providing technical assistance to communities for stream monitoring and restoration while teaching Dickinson College students in laboratory and field settings.
  • Dickinson College offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, generous time off, parental leave, and a fully vested retirement contribution of 8.5%.

Matching Summary

The position involves managing the ALLARM laboratory, ensuring compliance with federally approved quality assurance project plans, and maintaining volunteer equipment programs.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, tuition benefits; Retirement: 8% base salary contribution plus .5% match, fully vested immediately.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Laboratory equipment troubleshooting
  • Quality assurance project plan compliance
  • Aquatic and watershed sciences background
  • Chemical and physical water testing
  • Volunteer equipment loan program management

Nice-to-have

  • Data visualization skills
  • Community partnership building
  • Grant reporting experience
  • Science communication abilities
  • Workshop facilitation experience

Key Requirements

  • Strong background in aquatic and watershed sciences
  • Experience with laboratory safety and inventory management
  • Ability to conduct biological, chemical, and visual monitoring workshops

Work Rights

Not specified

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