Field Technician Jobs

Field Technician

• Collect water samples from experimental treatment systems installed at residential and commercial sites across Long Island, such as Nitrogen Removing Biofilters, Constructed Wetlands, and mesoscale field experiments.
• Supervise and train sampling team ensuring protocols established by NYS Department of Health and University are followed.
• Perform routine wastewater laboratory analyses including five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), total suspended solids and alkalinity. Laboratory cleaning and maintenance of supplies according to SBU Laboratory Safety guidelines.
• Coordinate scheduling of sample collection and various laboratory tasks and analyses.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist with office duties, report on the conditions of the sites and experimental treatment systems, and assist with field and laboratory data entry and analysis.
• Record observations and onsite water quality measurements, including dissolved oxygen, pH, and electrical conductivity. Participation in lab meetings. Share results with collaborators.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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