What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Field Sampling Technician position at AMERICAN ANALYTICAL LABS INC?
Position: Environmental Field Sampling Technician
Location: Akron, Ohio
Terms: Full Time, 7:30am-3pm but slightly flexible
Pay: $20/hr , Negotiable based on experience
About Us: American Analytical Laboratories (AAL) was established in 1984 and provides a wide range of environmental and material testing for drinking water, wastewater, landfill gases, raw materials, and many other client specific testing requirements. We pride ourselves in providing the best services for our clients while upholding very high moral and ethical values with our work.
About the Position: Responsible for performing field testing of drinking water and wastewater at various client facilities for the purposes of satisfying regulations, and any other discharge permitting by either federal, state, or local authorities.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with clients both verbally and in writing to coordinate field testing schedule. Excellent communication skills are extremely important as you are the face of American Analytical Laboratories for many of our clients!
- Complete basic field tests such as pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, chlorine and flow rates.
- Understand how to use, maintain and/or calibrate field equipment such as pH meter, conductivity meter, and composite autosampler.
- Accurately prepare field documentation including sample chain of custody, field tickets, calibration logs, and field sample results.
- Travel involves the local Ohio area using a company-provided truck. Truck is for company use only and will be parked at American Analytical Laboratories when not in use for field testing.
- Work independently outside year-round in all types of weather.
- Take pride in the work that is done while always keeping safety in mind.
Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and good driving record .
- High School Diploma required.
- Must be reliable and responsible.
- Knowledge of basic chemistry and/or field sampling a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20