Assistant Manager Environmental Health Lab Specialist

1 week ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Georgia Aquarium Full time
Job Title: Assistant Manager Environmental Health Lab

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Manager Environmental Health Lab to join our team at Georgia Aquarium. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the management, oversight, and operation of our Environmental Health Laboratory. This role will support the collection, analysis, and interpretation of water and environmental samples from our diverse collection of aquatic and zoological animal exhibits, holding systems, and support areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the water quality laboratory and associated staff, volunteers, and equipment to carry out routine water quality analyses using separation chemistries, spectrophotometry, titrations, Total Coliform and Enterococcus methods, and various electrode-based techniques.
  • Execute analytical chemistry operations using Ion Chromatography (IC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and spectrophotometry, and interpret and present the resultant data.
  • Develop and implement new state-of-the-art techniques and methods in water chemistry analysis, potentially co-developed with external collaborators.
  • Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of water quality laboratory equipment and instruments according to manufacturer and laboratory procedures, and procure all necessary supplies.
  • Assist the Environmental Health Manager in developing and implementing protocols for water quality management and environmental monitoring for optimal animal health.
  • Collaborate with the Veterinary team, Life Support Systems, and specialized consultants on corrective action and implementation for challenges such as clarity, filter efficiencies, ozone dosage, and bacteria.
  • Update laboratory methods and general practice SOPs as best practices evolve.
  • Ensure timely reports of laboratory results to appropriate staff and maintain a water chemistry database and electronic dissemination of other pertinent environmental health data as needed.
  • Serve as Assistant Georgia Aquarium chemical compliance and hygiene officer, responsible for proper storage, dispensing, handling, and safety functions for all onsite chemicals, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local hazardous materials and safety requirements.
  • Assist the Lab Manager in writing and maintaining the Environmental Health Lab operational budget, ensuring proper inventory, including chemicals, testing equipment, supplies, safety equipment, etc.
  • Be on-call for emergency duty during certain critical time periods.
  • Help train and direct the activities of Georgia Aquarium laboratory staff, volunteers, and interns, serving as a mature mentor and assisting in professional development.
  • Interact with guests, media, and the general public on behalf of and as an ambassador for Georgia Aquarium Inc.

Requirements:

  • A four-year degree in a science-related field such as Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or a related science field. A graduate degree is desirable.
  • 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper training is desirable.
  • Thorough knowledge of water chemistry and environmental health analysis and remediation, including air and lighting, lab procedures, and equipment, demonstrated through at least 10 years of progressively responsible hands-on experience.
  • Experience in staff and project management is required.
  • Documented practical laboratory experience incorporating a diversity of analytical methods, including spectrophotometry and/or chromatography. PCR experience is desirable.
  • Advanced knowledge regarding biological and chemical components relevant to water quality, including salinity, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, copper, sulfate, ORP readings, oxidant levels, hardness, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, phosphate, cations, anions, turbidity, and aquatic animal husbandry methods and implications.
  • Proficiency with Windows operating systems, including Microsoft Office software.
  • Ability to perform and analyze accurate microbial testing methods and requirements as required by the USDA. Ability to help remediate environments.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with basic laboratory concepts, such as laboratory safety, knowledge of safety procedures for working with hazardous chemicals and blood-borne pathogens, clean-up and disposal of waste and spills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze various types of data using existing and novel approaches.
  • Understands the concepts and applications of quality assurance and quality control in a laboratory environment. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical method problems.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, including politeness, good judgment, effective time management, and punctuality, and an appreciation for diversity.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills with scientific language are essential. A desire and ability to develop and deliver presentations or documents based on laboratory work is also expected.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or LIMS-style laboratory workflow management software is essential; skills in statistical analysis are preferred. An ability to develop new data management tools or approaches is preferred.
  • Ability to be flexible and shift priorities to meet changing departmental and institutional requirements.

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