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Micro Bio - Lab Technician

Oilfield Environmental & Compliance
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

**This position is 100% on site- remote work not available. 


OEC is seeking a bright, science-oriented individual to join our team! We are a fast-paced, full-service environmental testing lab equipped with couriers, field technicians, samplers, and multiple analytical departments. We test a variety of samples including wastewater, drinking water, produced water and solids.


Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Be familiar with laboratory technique and analytical practices (EPA and Standard Methods)
  • Be familiar with laboratory instrumentation
  • Must be extremely reliable and punctual
  • Must have excellent organizational skills
  • Be able to work independently and take initiative
  • Possess mechanical aptitude
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to do simple math

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Courses in analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, quantitative chemistry
  • Non-academic lab experience


Responsibilities: 

  • Generating analytical data by various methods (EPA and Standard Methods)
  • Meeting sample expiration times 
  • Keep excellent notes
  • Study source methods and OEC SOPs (EPA and Standard Methods)
  • Inform the direct supervisor of any QC or instrument issues
  • Track supplies and complete ordering requests
  • Data entry using Microsoft Excel and our LIMS program
  • Prepare standards and reagent (i.e. buffer solutions, acid digest reagents etc.)
  • Prepare dilutions (C1V1=C2V2)
  • Work with colleges to ensure only defensible data is submitted for review
  • Troubleshoot methods
  • FT positions work 8 hour shifts typically start between 6am and 10am depending on the needs of the department
  • Shift may include weekend work (hours are more flexible on the weekends)


This is a great opportunity for someone looking to put their new science degree to work, or for someone who wants to dip their toes into the environmental lab world. We welcome applicants who are looking for a few years of experience and those who are looking for a long-term career. 


OEC offers competitive benefits:

Health insurance-medical, vision, dental

Retirement savings- 401K with matching

Paid time off- accrued

Paid holidays 

Long Term Disability Insurance

 


Equal Opportunity Employer: The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.

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