Volunteer Research & Engineering Associate: Water Research

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Recruiting Organization: Save the Water™

• This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
• Associates are expected to contribute a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 24 hours.
• STW™ welcomes volunteers who are seeking skill-based volunteering opportunity. STW™ shall provide "letter of recommendation" professionals who demonstrate outstanding contribution for professional references.
• This is a hybrid position in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person water sampling support in the Florida Everglades and surrounding area.
• Conduct chemical and microbiological water quality experiments.
• Solve practical problems to troubleshoot and optimise experimental and analytical tasks.
• Document observations, analyse data, and interpret results.
• Communicate findings and environmental recommendations via technical reports and presentation decks.

Qualifications

• 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 field work, 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.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring