Drinking Water Laboratory Technician

Are you passionate about improving the water quality in your community? Do you have a drinking water analysis background? Is role autonomy and small company culture something that excites you? Are you looking for competitive benefits? Come join our team!

RAdata Analytical Labs, a Protect Environmental Company, impacts the communities through our mission to create healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable indoor environments across the United States.

If this sounds interesting to you, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Perform sample intake and login
• Conduct laboratory benchwork and analysis
• Sample data entry with proper documentation
• Maintain clean lab areas, supplies and glassware, and sample disposal
• Utilize Instrumentation:
• Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer;
• Atomic Absorption Flame/Furnace;
• Gas Proportional Alpha/Beta Counting System;
• Kinetic Phosphorescence Analyzer;
• Some customer service and clerical work as needed to support the department
• Utilize lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as required
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, preferred
• Associate’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field, required.
• National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP), or National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) certification may be substituted for education.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a laboratory required
• Experience with chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment including analytical instrumentation, preferred
• Experience with Atomic Absorption (AA), Charcoal Canisters, Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GCMS), Liquid Scintillation, Radon in Water, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Metals, Nitrates, pH, or other environmental laboratory methods are a plus but is not required for this position
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Typing speed of 50-55 WPM necessary for data entry portion of work, required
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to adapt and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities as assigned
• Highly organized and attention to detail
  
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with personal protective equipment (PPE) such as laboratory coats, safety glasses and gloves.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
  
  
  

Benefits and Perks

Protect Environmental provides comprehensive benefits to full time employees, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
  
  
  

Company Background

Protect Environmental is a national leader in the environmental consulting and construction industry, focusing on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management. With a proven track record spanning 38 years and more than 200,000 completed projects in all 50 U.S. states and 2 U.S. territories, the company provides expert service from its trusted professionals to provide peace of mind protection to property owners seeking to build and maintain healthy, safe, and sustainable indoor environments.

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EEO Statement

Protect Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Protect Environmental strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of age, ancestry, color, creed, physical or mental disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height or weight, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE! Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Protect Environmental employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

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This position offers competitive compensation starting at $23.00 an hour. Compensation varies based on skill, experience, and location This position is also eligible for competitive benefits and travel reimbursement.