December 16, 2009

Aquatic Scientist/Diver, California

Posted as a courtesy. Please do not contact me about this position-Dida
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) has posted a osition for an entry level field scientist with Rescue Diver certification and extensive dive experience to support a comprehensive program to monitor, evaluate and manage algae and other water quality problems in source waters. MWD needs an individual with a 4-year degree in microbiology, biology, or broadly related subject area. A thorough knowledge of freshwater algae ecology, and practical experience with field studies including nutrient loading and dynamics, and knowledge of the basic limnological processes that drive algal ecology is desirable. MWD was created by the state to deliver water great distances to southern California, largely from two sources, the Colorado River and the Bay Delta in northern California. MWD supplies raw and finished water to 18 million people. This position supports a highly experienced team of scientists who strive to identify and manage water quality problems before they reach the treatment plants. The successful candidate will work out of the Water Quality Laboratory in La Verne, California, with a total staff of about 120 individuals.
Website
Job Announcement: Junior Microbiologist - 5753 LY
Application Filing Period: December 10th to January 10, 2010 (no exceptions)
Location: La Verne, CA
Job Hotline: 1-800-540-6311

Posted by Dida at December 16, 2009 7:37 PM