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Mote Marine Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote Marine Laboratory participates in E-Verify.
Unless otherwise noted all positions are located in Sarasota, Florida.
The Exhibits Fabricator is responsible for fabricating and maintaining guest-facing exhibit components at Mote Aquarium’s Sarasota and offsite campuses.
All work performed by the Exhibits Fabricator will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. The Exhibits Fabricator will model workplace safety at all times, complying with Mote policies and industry best practices. The Exhibits Fabricator often works on multiple projects concurrently and is responsible for documenting and communicating progress towards goals effectively with stakeholders in multiple departments. The Exhibits Fabricator works as part of the exhibits team to create cost estimates, timelines, supply lists, and construction specifications for exhibit fabrication and maintenance.
General Duties:
Working Hours:
Normal hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday-Saturday with a one hour unpaid break for lunch. A normal work week is 40 hours. Weekend, holiday and occasional evening duty will be required. Mote Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year from 9:30am-5pm. Travel will occasionally be required for offsite exhibit installation and maintenance.
Minimum Requirements:
First Aid and CPR certified or the ability to attain within 3 months of hire date
Florida Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within 1 month of hire date
Experience:
Experience in fabrication, maintenance, woodworking, or other related field. Technical knowledge is often acquired through a bachelors or trade school degree or equivalent experience. Public attraction experience is preferred but not required.
Skills:
Physical:
Supervision:
This position will report to the Exhibits Manager
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2024 Exhibits Fabricator” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 before 5pm December 15, 2024
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.
General duties to be performed include inorganic chemical and physical analyses (water/sediment quality parameters), participation in field sampling which may include travel, operations from trucks or boats, occasional evening/night/weekend shifts, and driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers
| General Duties to be performed:
General duties to be performed include inorganic chemical and physical analyses (water/sediment quality parameters), participation in field sampling which may include travel, operations from trucks or boats, occasional evening/night/weekend shifts, and driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers. All activities are carried out according the Mote Marine Lab Quality Assurance Plan including operation and maintenance of scientific equipment, preparations for field trips, sample analyses, and data quality assessments. Proficiency is expected for work on computers, and, after initial training, on water quality instrumentation, navigation and safety equipment, balances, pH meters, and spectrophotometers, and the like. In general, Staff Chemists will develop skills in particular laboratory analyses and activities and accept assignment to specific projects. This position is currently about 80% lab work and 20% experimental or fieldwork including work on boats (with the possibility of some overnight (1 night to 1 month) research vessel time. Emergency CPR, First Aid, and Coast Guard small vessel safety courses are available through the laboratory and a Staff Chemist will be expected to obtain these certifications within a finite period. This position is expected to be detail oriented, organized, and able to work both independently and part of a team.
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| Education Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in chemistry from an accredited university. In lieu of a chemistry degree, course work in other natural science areas or employment in a related field will be considered.
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| Special Qualifications/Previous Experience:
Familiarity with National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) standards is a benefit, though not required. Familiarity with AutoAnalyzers (for nutrient analyses) also a benefit. Must have some basic chemistry lab experience and knowledge. Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
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To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2024 Staff Chemist” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 before 5pm December 30, 2024
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.
