Scientist (Water Ecology)
Core
Conduct year-round water quality sampling, field surveys, and data analysis to support harbor monitoring and wastewater treatment operations.
Role type
Field scientist (water ecology)
Builds
Annual reports, monitoring data, and sampling initiatives for NYC DEP
Domain
Municipal water and wastewater utility / Environmental science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
water quality planning, environmental field sampling, environmental laboratory analyses, data analysis, instrument calibration and repair, report production, QA/QC
Preferred skills
development of new sampling initiatives, graphics and map creation
Technologies
field instruments, monitoring stations
Responsibilities
Conduct year-round sampling in all weather conditions during Harbor Survey Cruises and field surveys; process samples following strict SOPs; assist in calibration and repair of instruments; schedule and perform routine maintenance on instruments and stations; assist with placement of monitoring locations; prepare graphics, maps, and text for Annual reports; perform data analysis; proofread and perform QA/QC for report production; develop new sampling initiatives; lift and carry coolers weighing up to 50 pounds.