Field Scientist
Core
Monitor drinking water quality in the city's distribution system by collecting samples, performing chemical field analyses, and maintaining online water quality instrumentation.
Role type
Field Scientist (Water Ecology)
Builds
Compliance data and verified water quality metrics for the NYC water distribution system
Domain
Municipal water supply and environmental monitoring
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field sampling, chemical analysis (pH, chlorine, turbidity, etc.), instrumentation calibration and maintenance, emergency response, data recording and transfer, mechanical troubleshooting, driving
Preferred skills
Microsoft Office Suite, WISKI, online water quality instrumentation, personal data capture devices, knowledge of WQ parameters
Technologies
WISKI, handheld water quality meters, barcode scanners, continuous water quality analyzers
Responsibilities
Collect drinking water quality compliance samples from various locations; perform field chemical analyses; calibrate and maintain water quality monitoring instrumentation; respond to emergency calls regarding water quality instrumentation; assist in water quality emergency remediation and field investigations
Seniority
Mid-level IC (III level)