OPS -Florida LAKEWATCH Water Quality Monitoring Assistant Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534745&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534745 Work type: Temp Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Biology/Life Science, Environmental/Occupational Safety Department: 60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS Classification Title: OPS Laboratory Technician Job Description: Work with multiple LAKEWATCH staff at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) to help facilitate “hands-on” citizen science participation through monthly monitoring activities. This role involves assisting both lab and extension staff with a range of responsibilities. 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. + Must be willing to work outdoors occasionally in varying weather conditions. + Occasional field sampling, data entry and other duties as needed. Able to work in person on UF’s Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71stSt., Gainesville, FL 32653. Expected Salary: $13-$15 an hour; commensurate with education and experience. Minimum Requirements: Valid Florida Driver’s License. Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work in person on UF’s Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71stSt., Gainesville, FL 32653. Preferred Qualifications: No experience required, motivated and confident self-starter to work independently and alongside LAKEWATCH staff is preferred. Special Instructions to Applicants: Application review will begin on 2/11/25, please submit your cover letter and resume by this date for full consideration. The posting will remain open until filled. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: No Advertised: 04 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 15 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time