Science Technician And Medic
CurrentAs a member of the five person winter crew, each member is responsible for the success of their projects and instruments. Summit Station is the only high latitude, high altitude arctic research station and keeping the instruments running and data being collected and transmitted was my responsibility.• Perform daily data and instrument checks on atmospheric sensors and equipment including radiometers, anemometers, aerosol counters, and ozone analyzers.• Collect weekly air samples for NOAA analysis.• Prepare and launch daily weather balloons with radiosondes for atmospheric data.• Operate a snowmobile for NASA satellite snow accumulation surveys over a 24Km route.• Coordinate with IT&C to solve any network issue that presented itself.• Facilitate weekly emergency response training for crew safety.• Attend to any medical needs or emergencies as needed and administer proper treatment and medication.• Prepare weekly NSF reports for current project and station updates.• Inventory all scientific equipment, both consumable and reusable, on station and its condition.• Perform all duties in weather dropping down to -70F and winds up to 50mph.