Research Technician/ Environmental Health Technician

Role: Research Technician/ Environmental Health Technician

Duration; 4 Months Contract with possibility of extensions.

Hours: 20 hrs/week

Location: Providence, RI

Responsibilities

• Installing PurpleAir PAII particulate sensors.
• Maintaining senor performance through regular troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Maintain spreadsheets relating to the particulate sensors.
• Travel to offsite locations to perform installs and assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to keep technical records
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• English/Spanish proficiency
• Familiarity with the Rhode Island Health Equity Zones
• Ability to drive to offsite locations.
• Has reliable personal vehicle.

Education and Experience

• Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing in a relevant field such as, but not limited to, public health, biology, and environmental science; and
• Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position in an agency involving technical support, monitoring, field work, or stakeholder engagement.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.