Water Quality Technician
Water Quality Technician
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Job Description
TITLE: Water Quality Technician
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: VP of Environmental Operations
STATUS: Fulltime NonExempt
PAY RATE:$24.00/hr.
TIME COMMITMENT: Sunday Thursday 7 am 3:30 pm with onceevery few weeks a day is spent at the offsite location.
POSITION OVERVIEW:The Water Quality Technician coordinates and performs routine environmental analysis primarily water quality analysis on various aquarium habitats. Testing includes wet chemical techniques and automated instrumentation. and record keeping. The Technician works independently on projects but mostly works in a team environment working with other staff and volunteers. This position requires weekend and holiday coverage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education:BS or BA in chemistry biology zoology or related field required or in progress
Experience:
Shedd Aquarium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process please email us at
We strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ community veterans and active duty military parents individuals with disabilities and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Shedd Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: VP of Environmental Operations
STATUS: Fulltime NonExempt
PAY RATE:$24.00/hr.
TIME COMMITMENT: Sunday Thursday 7 am 3:30 pm with onceevery few weeks a day is spent at the offsite location.
POSITION OVERVIEW:The Water Quality Technician coordinates and performs routine environmental analysis primarily water quality analysis on various aquarium habitats. Testing includes wet chemical techniques and automated instrumentation. and record keeping. The Technician works independently on projects but mostly works in a team environment working with other staff and volunteers. This position requires weekend and holiday coverage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Demonstrate commitment to Shedds vision mission and values.
- Cultivates and maintains a positive working environment.
- Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage usage and disposal of hazardous materials and a safe working environment.
- Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
- Covers shifts at the Center for Animal Care and Sustainability as needed.
- Collect water samples from various basins exhibits and life support systems.
- Supervises trains and assists volunteers and interns in the performance of accurate water testing.
- Maintains water quality records daily.
- Calibrates and maintains water quality equipment in proper working order.
- Maintains inventory of materials needed for regular environmental analysis.
- Performs system additions as required.
- Assists in the calibration of inline probes.
- Conducts environmental quality studies as directed.
- Represents the division on interdepartmental teams.
- Supports other departments such as Learning and Development by giving tours of the laboratory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:BS or BA in chemistry biology zoology or related field required or in progress
Experience:
- Familiarity with basic aquarium water chemistry.
- Understanding of general analytical wet chemical techniques.
- Two years working in a water quality laboratory preferred.
- Experience with Animal Care Database TRACKS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Sit
- Stand
- Stoop
- Walk
- Kneel / Bend
- Climb ladders
- Hazardous Chemicals
This person may be exposed to:
- Water
- Low noise
- Moderate Noise
- Loud Noise
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Air particles
- Falling materials
- Medical Insurance including FSA and HSA plan options
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Up to 12 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leaveand Adoption Assistance
- 401(k)
- Discounted Parking and Public Transit Subsidies
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness program including Preventive Care Incentive
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Tickets
Shedd Aquarium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process please email us at
We strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ community veterans and active duty military parents individuals with disabilities and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Shedd Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
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