Job description

(28 hours per week)

Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Technician to work in our wet chemistry/aquatic toxicology laboratory.

We are looking for a part-time position that has the potential to grow into a full time position. We are looking for someone that can be a team player and an asset to the company.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

• The ideal candidate would be Dependable, Attentive, Punctual, Motivated, and Interested in learning Environmental testing procedures.
• You need to be able to Follow precise laboratory practices and procedures while working independently.
• Have some Knowledge of basic laboratory terminology.
• Have a Biology, Environmental or Chemistry background.
• We Prefer the applicant to have some Chemistry laboratory experience, but that is not required.

Duties would include but are not limited to:

• Perform basic wet chemistry analyses including benchtop analyses and bacteria testing in support of North Carolina permits. Short hold-time testing including: turbidity, fecal coliform, settleable solids.
• Chemical analyses in association with toxicity tests: pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, chlorine.
• General laboratory maintenance including: preparation of standards, sterilizing laboratory equipment, media preparation and washing glassware.
• Using company vehicle to pick up samples from facilities in Western North Carolina.
• Receive shipments via FedEx and UPS. Assist with unpacking coolers and checking sample temperatures upon receipt. Completing chain-of-custody forms.
• Receiving samples from clients. Assist with checking sample temperatures and verifying proper sample preservation (pH and chlorine checks). Completing chain-of-custody forms
• General housekeeping duties.
• Working with our fish culture: maintenance of cultures, health and reproduction, cleaning filters and tanks

Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc., established in October 2000, is a privately-owned laboratory that specializes in aquatic toxicity, wastewater and drinking water testing. The laboratory strives to provide quality testing services for municipalities, industrial and chemical companies, environmental consultants, and government agencies throughout the Southeast.

Compensation Information:

• Automatic 90-Day Pay Review
• Automatic Annual Pay Review
• Hourly wage ($16.00/hour)

Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening
• Must pass an E-Verify Screening
• Must have a good driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand a minimum of 4 hours per day
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 32 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person