Environmental Technician ( {{city}})
2 days ago
Costa Mesa
FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN General information: Immediate opening Field and lab technician (laboratory, boat, AAUS diving, and field work) Scientific diving represents only a portion of the work responsibilities Standard workdays are Monday through Friday, 0800-1700 Fieldwork may require extended shifts, nights, and/or weekends Some travel and overnight stays will be required for specific field projects Experience and Qualifications: AA/BS in biology, environmental studies or related field is preferred. Current American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) scientific diver certification. Prior experience with water quality sampling equipment, automated sampling equipment and pumps, peristaltic pump operation and maintenance, groundwater collections, surface water collections, stormwater monitoring, GPS navigation, and bacteriological sampling procedures is preferred; however, training will be conducted. Ability to follow and comprehend standard operating procedures, and health and safety plans are required. Eagerness to learn and develop in the environmental monitoring and consulting industry. Note: This is a specialized position requiring verifiable scientific diving experience and certification (AAUS scientific diver). In addition, current certifications for CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Provider are required along with the ability to pass a diving physical examination and meet established MBC Dive Team minimal standards in performance of scientific diving. Work duties and responsibilities: Perform SCUBA based subtidal surveys and equipment maintenance as an AAUS certified scuba diver. Train to accurately identify and quantify nearshore algae, invertebrates, and fish (Southern California Bight). Perform transect and quadrat surveys navigating in a variety of subtidal habitats and visibility conditions (bays/harbors, sand flat, rocky reef, kelp forest) Operate and maintain monitoring equipment, including water quality sampling equipment (variety of CTD and WQ probes), Van Dorn bottles, otter trawl nets, beach seines, plankton sampling equipment, and benthic sampling equipment. Launch and retrieve small research vessels, and periodic on-water operation of vessels. Conduct general maintenance of dive gear and dive logs. Collect accurate data on datasheets and underwater slates. Complete data entry, and perform QA/QC procedures on data. Complete environmental monitoring in a variety of settings, ranging from marine, freshwater, and terrestrial surveys. Work environment: Perform work in laboratory and field settings. Perform tasks in both team and independent settings. Perform field work in remote locations in a variety of environmental conditions. Perform field work aboard small vessels in both freshwater and marine settings. Conduct scientific diving surveys in both marine and freshwater bodies. Compensation and Benefits: 10 days sick leave/year 10 days vacation/year 8 paid holidays/ year Medical, dental, and optical insurance Life insurance Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401k Plan (eligible after one year of employment) Compensation will be negotiated based on experience and will range between $19.00 - $30.00 per hour plus overtime (over 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week). Promotions and raises will be based on any additional responsibilities, experience, merit, and demonstration of proficiency in all fields and office tasks. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or medical condition. All applicants will be considered, however only applicants that are chosen to proceed with the interview process will be contacted. Please submit resumes to and visit our website at for additional information about the company.