[Coral-List] Lab Tech Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Rita Peachey RPeachey at ciee.org
Thu Jan 9 13:39:29 EST 2014


Dear Coral List members:



I would like to share the following announcement for a Laboratory Technician at the CIEE Research Station in Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean:



Institution/program:  The CIEE Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation program in Bonaire is a study abroad program for upper level, undergraduate students and is an intensive program with a focus on field ecology.  CIEE Research Station Bonaire is currently recruiting a 6-month laboratory technician position.  The technician will support the study abroad program and provide field research, analytical expertise for scientific research and analytical services.


Job description:  Typical duties include ensuring lab safety, and proper storage and disposal of chemicals; running laboratory tests using IDEXX technology, fluorometry, spectrometry; constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment at a marine field ecology lab such as light meters, microscopes, YSI meters, pumps and analytical balances; inventorying and ordering laboratory supplies/chemicals; demonstrating the use of lab equipment; analyzing data; and report writing.  The technician will also support the program by assisting with day to day operations of the field station.  At times this is a physically demanding position as the technician will be part of a field research program.



The minimum qualifications for the position are: a BS in Biology (or related field) with an emphasis in marine ecology or biology; broad field experience in marine ecology and chemistry; demonstrated ability to work as a laboratory technician with analytical and report writing skills; a commitment to education and research in marine ecology and conservation; a driver's license and the ability to drive a standard.  Scientific diving experience


Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience ($1495 - 2000 per month) plus round trip air fare (up to $1000)



Application deadline: 20 January 2014



Duration: 6 months (February through August 2014)

www.cieebonaire.org<http://www.cieebonaire.org>




To apply:  Email a cover letter detailing your research experience and a CV with contact information for 3 references to rpeachey at ciee.org<mailto:rpeachey at ciee.org> and type the name of the position that you are applying for in the subject line (Lab Technician).


Thank you,
Rita Peachey


DR. RITA PEACHEY // CIEE
Director - CIEE Research Station Bonaire
Resident Director - Tropical Marine Ecology & Conservation
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Kralendijk, Bonaire, BES, Dutch Caribbean
email rpeachey at ciee.org<mailto:rpeachey at ciee.org>
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