Water Quality Specialist I
Company: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Location: Fremont
Posted on: July 29, 2022
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Job Description:
At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are passionate about creating
an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We
firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and
voices, working together, increases our capacity to serve our
visitors and fulfill our mission. We welcome people from all walks
of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ
individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. Job
Summary: Under general supervision, perform physical and chemical
analyses of seawater and freshwater samples for water quality
monitoring, life support system evaluation, and experimentation at
the Monterey Bay Aquarium; perform sample collection, chemistry
testing, quality control, data entry, and troubleshooting, as well
as interpretation of acquired data; support daily Aquarium system
monitoring, projects related to exhibit design, veterinary and
husbandry requests, and environmental and regulatory testing;
perform other duties as required. Core Activities: Perform
laboratory and tank-side analyses of Aquarium system water,
including physical chemistry parameters (such as pH and dissolved
oxygen) and nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphate); techniques
utilized include spectrophotometry, titration, high performance
liquid chromatography (HPLC), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical
Emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), and use of handheld meters.
Perform data entry and maintenance of water quality databases. Mix
reagents and standards and be accountable for proper quality
controls. Assist in maintenance of analytical and laboratory
equipment, including calibrations, preventative maintenance, and
minor repairs. Maintain department chemical inventory, including
chemical inventory database and Safety Data Sheet files. Provide
support for other lab efforts as needed, including sample
collection, storm water monitoring, instrument calibration,
research projects, emergency testing, system maintenance, and
microbiological analyses. Interpret water quality data and works
with aquarist using the data to maintain proper water quality
parameters in all aquarium systems and support projects to further
animal care knowledge and/or exhibit design. Preferred Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry,
environmental science, hydrology, engineering, or a related field
or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in a laboratory, with a
working knowledge of techniques and instrumentation used in
analytical water chemistry (this year can be concurrent with
school) Excellent attention to detail, organization, problem
solving abilities, and planning skills Understanding of the
chemical and nutrient components and processes of seawater,
including pH, alkalinity, and the nitrogen cycle Practical skills
in lab equipment handling (pipettes, instruments, glassware)
Working knowledge of lab and chemical safety Demonstrated ability
to train and teach other staff Experience in an aquarium water
quality lab or with aquarium water quality testing Experience with
UV spectrophotometry Experience with high performance liquid
chromatography (HPLC) Experience with inductively coupled plasma
elemental analysis (ICP-OES) Ability to work independently and as
part of a team Ability to work within, and maintain Monterey Bay
Aquarium's Core Values Hourly Compensation Range Minimum: $21.01
USD per hour. Starting rate will vary based on previous experience
and relevant skills/knowledge set.EducationPreferred:
MastersPreferred: BachelorsPreferred:
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Keywords: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fremont , Water Quality Specialist I, Other , Fremont, California
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