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

About us

STW™ 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. STW™ also offers educational programs to excite young minds about water science.

Our volunteers are diverse professionals from all over the world, bringing their knowledge and experience to STW™ 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 water contamination problems. Our vision is “Contamination-free, healthy water for all”

To learn more about Save the Water™, please visit www.savethewater.org

OVERVIEW
 In-person 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 email your resume to newvolunteers@savethewater.org. We would love to hear from you!