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Lab Technician/Biologist I
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Clearwater Lab
Newport, ME (In Person)
$37,068 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description ClearWater Laboratory is looking for a full-time laboratory technician. Course experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Environmental Science is preferred but not a requirement. The technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performing daily and weekly routines on water flea cultures including synthetic freshwater preparation, properly storing and maintaining food stocks, daily health and reproduction assessments, and culture equipment maintenance.
- Conducting water flea tests including water chemistry monitoring, daily feeding, and water changes.
- Performing daily and weekly routines with brook and rainbow trout tests including daily feedings, tank and equipment cleaning and maintenance, water chemistry monitoring, health assessments, and daily tank water renewals.
- Performing routine chemistry testing such as Total Residual Chlorine (TRC), Specific Conductance, pH, Dissolved Oxygen.
- Maintaining detailed bench sheets and logbooks.
- Performing daily and weekly laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Preparing reagents and standards.
- Receiving and properly storing wastewater samples.
- Daily cleaning of dishware and carboys.
- Understanding and following Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices and procedures, SOPs, and safety protocols. ClearWater requires the following from all laboratory personnel:
- Effective time management
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Work well with a team
- Weekend availability