Environmental Laboratory Technician - WetChem

Montrose Environmental Group • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Environmental Laboratory Technician (temporary assignment for 10-/+ months), you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals. The compensation range for this role is $18.00 to $20.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. Schedule: Monday - Friday

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Understanding of physical and chemical principles underlying why procedures are specified the way they were for each method with which they work.
• Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement; ability to use concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to write correspondence and reports
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, standing for long periods of time, etc.

Nice To Haves

• associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparation of samples for analysis
• Preparation of reagents for lab use and/or shipment
• Sample preparation
• Determining the volume of samples
• Cleaning of laboratory glassware
• Maintaining clean laboratory areas
• Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis
• Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses
• Assisting the Group Leaders and analysts in acquiring and inventorying consumables, chemicals, and parts for instrumentation
• Comply with Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Comply with Health and Safety Plan
• Other duties as assigned by the Group Leader or Lab Director

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED