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Research & Engineering Associate: Water Sampling (In-person)

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ORGANIZATION: Save the Water, Inc.

  • 11 people are interested
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  • This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
  • Associates are expected to put in a minimum of 6 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
  • STW(tm) welcomes volunteers who are seeking skill-based volunteering opportunity. STW(tm) shall provide "letter of recommendation" professionals who demonstrate outstanding contribution for professional references.

OVERVIEW

  • Hybrid position in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Associates are expected to put in a minimum of 6 hours per week with a flexible schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide in-person water sampling support in the Marina Bay Laboratory (Ft. Lauderdale), Florida Everglades, and surrounding area

  • Conduct chemical and microbiological water quality experiments

  • Solve practical problems to develop, troubleshoot, and optimize experimental and analytical tasks

  • Document observations, analyze data, and interpret results

  • Communicate findings and environmental recommendations via technical reports and presentation decks

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Preference for post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, such as environmental science, chemistry, ecology, marine biology, or civil engineering

  • Experience conducting fieldwork, preferably in a marine environment

  • Experience conducting wet lab chemistry, microbiology, and/or water research experiments

  • Experience operating or working on a boat is an asset

  • Strong research, critical thinking, analytical, technical communication, and learning skills

How to apply:
If interested, please fill out our application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/ 1FAIpQLSd1BYYDzyUGgWS7EfSh3g5D 3REA491B0z6Mdz3_4m3G-BL7nQ/ viewform or email your resume to newvolunteers@savethewater.org . We would love to hear from you!

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About Save the Water, Inc.

Location:

"All Positions are Virtual", Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33322, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Save The Waterâ„¢ is to conduct water research to identify and remove harmful contaminants in water, and to raise public awareness about water contamination and its health impact.

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About Us

Save the Water(tm) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to conduct water research to identify and remove harmful contaminants in water, and to raise public awareness about water contamination and its health impacts.

Our volunteers are diverse professionals from all over the world bringing their knowledge and experience to STW(tm) because we care deeply about our communities and water resources. We learn and collaborate in an open and empowering work environment to find long-term solutions to the water contamination problem. Our vision is "Contamination free, healthy water for all"

To learn more about Save the Water(tm) , please visit www.savethewater.org

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WHERE

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

(26.0899,-80.18193)
 

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Associates are expected to put in a minimum of 5 hours per week.

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