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Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX at Dispel
Posting Details
Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
Position Information
Posting Number
S01733
Position Title
Water Quality Technician
Working Title
Water Quality Technician
Position Number
Position Type
Exempt
Division and Department Information
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Allarm PDF
Posting Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
The purpose of the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring’s Water Quality Technician is three-fold: (1) Manage ALLARM’s laboratory (troubleshooting equipment and testing new techniques), run a statewide quality assurance/quality control lab (chemical, physical indicators), ensure compliance with our Quality Assurance Project Plan, and maintain ALLARM’s volunteer equipment loan program. (2) Provide technical assistance to communities interested in stream monitoring and restoration assessment; this requires a strong background in aquatic and watershed sciences. (3) Teach Dickinson College students to work in ALLARM’s laboratory, conduct stream monitoring, and effectively do science communication, data management, and data visualization.
Essential Functions:
Coordinate ALLARM’s statewide quality assurance/quality control program for volunteer monitors, and ensure that lab practices are in accordance with our federally approved quality assurance project plans. While teaching students diverse methodology and laboratory principles.
Oversee the laboratory operation – student workflow, troubleshooting equipment, lab safety, equipment/supplies inventory, supplies ordering, equipment maintenance, and data reporting. Track lab and technical assistance activities for grant reporting.
Teach ALLARM students to conduct watershed science research and equipment comparability tests in ALLARM’s laboratory and in the field.
Creatively explore new watershed science techniques to help develop enhanced community science resources.
Provide technical and programmatic support to 5-7 community partners throughout the region. Connect with partners, assess their needs, and conduct biological, chemical, and visual monitoring workshops.
Mentor students to conduct community-based workshops, provide follow up assistance to communities, and learn how to build partnerships.
Participate in and represent ALLARM in regional partnerships/coalitions (e.g. Consortium for Scientific Assistance to Watershed and/or Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree – Environmental Science/Biology/Ecology/Resource Management
Preferred: Master’s degree – Environmental Science/Biology/Ecology/Resource Management
**Experience may substitute for a master’s degree.
1-3 years work experience
A valid Driver’s Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.
Yes
Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance
Yes
This position is considered “Emergency Staff.” As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start.
No
Physical Demands
Work Schedule
Advertised Work Schedule
Number of hours/day
Number of hours/week
Proposed Start Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
05/01/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Closing Date
Application Review Begin Date
Is this a Temporary Position?
No
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
If Full-Time, please specify
12 month full-time (52 weeks)
If Part-Time, please specify
Not Applicable
EEO/Diversity Statement
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
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Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Company: Dispel
Location: Austin, TX
