Environmental Lab Tech – 2043654

Job#: 2043654

Job Description:

We are looking for Environmental Lab Technicians for IMMEDIATE HIRE in the environmental testing industry. This position is very hands-on and provides extensive training on all testing methods and instruments used on site.

Title: Lab Tech

Location: East Liverpool, OH

Pay: $22/hr

Length: Permanent

Schedule:

Week 1 Monday – Friday 6am – 230pm
Week 2 Thursday and Friday 2:30pm – 12am , Saturday and Sunday 9am – 9pm
Week 3 Tuesday – Friday 6am – 4pm
Week 4 Monday – Thursday 2pm – 12am
Week 5 Sunday – Wednesday 2pm – 12am

Summary:

– Responsible for testing of both organic and inorganic environmental samples. This includes, but is not limited to, sample prep, running both wet chemistry testing, as well as analytical instrumentation testing.
– Receive reports from instrumentation and interpret results, as well as thoroughly document all testing results.
– Involved with calibration and preventative maintenance of instruments and lab equipment as well

Responsibilities:

– Responsibilities will include wet chemistry bench testing, as well as bomb calorimetry and microwave digestion testing.
– Perform both organic and inorganic analytical testing, specifically IC, ICP, GC, GC-MS and TOC.
– Candidates will be given extensive analytical instrumentation training through a focused training program, though candidates must have at minimum an AS degree in the sciences.
– This is a fast paced lab processing a larger volume of samples per day, but testing can be repetitive.
– Following a number of specific SOPs related to testing methods and protocols.
– Sample prep and getting samples ready for processing, instrument calibration and preventative maintenance, loading analytical equipment and running various samples, reading instrument reports, etc.
– Evaluating testing data to determine any out of specification results.
– Interested candidates must be open to working both 1st and 2nd shift, as well as one weekend a month.
– Ensure safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.

Qualifications:

– Minimum of BS in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or a closely related field.
– Ability to calculate figures and amounts, proportions, percentages, etc.
– Ability to work in a fast paced environment
– Strong attention to details when following client created SOWs and working with results and documentation
– Strong organizational skills when working with lab results and putting together lab reports
– Ensure laboratory and testing compliance at all times.
– Must be able to participate in multi-department teams.

EEO Employer

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