Client: State of TN
Job ID: 62982
Job title: Scientist
Location: 630 Hart Lane Nashville Tennessee 37216
Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 12/31/2024
Onsite
Description
- Environmental Scientist in Aquatics Please upload degree or transcripts with application
- Enter macroinvertebrate data into an access database; includes saving the document in the proper format for further work by the manager.
- After training properly clean a semiquantitative macroinvertebrate sample for preparation to sort/pick macroinvertebrates from the debris that was collected.
- After training properly complete the headings and internal labels for all samples that are being processed for further analysis.
- After training sort/pick macroinvertebrates from the previously cleaned semiquantitative samples for further analysis.
- Permanently mount specific organisms for further identification.
- Organize the diatom photo library for clients; includes naming the photos and storing them in one central location.
- Take photos of the macroinvertebrate specimens in the reference collection for clients.
- Gather specimens in the SEMN (Southeastern Monitoring Network) project for sending for verification; includes typing information into an excel spreadsheet packaging them for shipment and putting them back in the collection for storage.
- Dispose of old samples and collect waste alcohol for disposal.
- Review and second check information that has been entered into the LIMS (laboratory information management system).
- Assist with fish filleting (prepping area cleaning after scaling fish); review and second check information on chain of custody forms after processing.
Type | Category | Qualification | Competency | Required |
Skills | Others | Analytical Skills | Proficient (46 Years) | No |
Skills | Others | Clinic Experience | Proficient (46 Years) | No |
Skills | Others | Critical Thinking | Proficient (46 Years) | No |
Skills | Others | Analytical Skills | Proficient (46 Years) | No |