Research Assistant I - WAREHAM WASTEWATER PROJECT (Foreman Lab) - (RAI - $20.19/hour)

MBL • Woods Hole, MA

13d • $20

About The Position

The MBL Ecosystems Center seeks a full-time Research Assistant I starting as soon as to assist with research on development and evaluation of an innovative denitrifying bioreactor for wastewater treatment. Bioreactors (pipes 60 feet long x 3 ft in diameter) will process 6000 gpd and will be held in duplicate under three temperature regimes. Responsibilities of the RAI will include collecting samples from bioreactors at the Wareham Pollution Control Facility and analyzing those samples at the Marine Biological Laboratory to determine the efficacy of the treatment. This is a one-year position with an expected start date of July 1, 2025.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology, geoscience or environmental science or engineering and relevant field and research experience.
• Experience with biogeochemical analyses including nutrient (e.g. ammonia, nitrate, phosphate, total dissolved nitrogen) and elemental analysis (e.g. dissolved and particulate carbon) using of spectrophotometers and automated analyzers is required.
• Proficiency in using Excel for data entry and processing (graphing, simple statistics) is necessary.
• Applicant should have a valid drivers license.
• Be comfortable driving a pickup truck or van.
• Willingness to work in the field during inclement weather, ability to lift 50 lbs, and to swim are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience evaluating basic wastewater treatment processes (e.g. BOD, coliform counts, etc.) is helpful.
• The successful applicant should also be comfortable in a wastewater treatment environment and willing to help with preparations for field work such as organizing, cleaning and maintaining gear.

Responsibilities

• Collecting samples from bioreactors at the Wareham Pollution Control Facility
• Analyzing samples at the Marine Biological Laboratory to determine the efficacy of the treatment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level