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Full-Time Biological Laboratory Technician
SeaCrest Group is actively seeking a motivated biology and/or environmental science technician at our laboratory in Louisville, CO. The laboratory performs Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing, as mandated by the EPA and CDPHE; we have clients located throughout Colorado and New Mexico. This is a heavily biologically-based environment revolving around WET testing and maintaining the health of the species used in testing. This job involves being at a lab bench for a large part of the day.
Duties:
-Package and ship sampling kits to clients
-Process clients’ water samples by logging them into a computer and analyzing for temperature, hardness, alkalinity, chlorine, ammonia, pH, and conductivity
-Perform regular quality control checks on laboratory instrumentation
-Perform Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) tests with fathead minnow and freshwater cladoceran, according to EPA and CDPHE guidelines
-Culture aquatic species to be used in tests; monitors the health of the species using close attention to detail via visual analysis
Qualified candidates will offer the following:
-AS/BS in Biology, Environmental Science, or related science degree – this is not a chemistry position
-At least 6 months experience in a laboratory setting, or related course work
-Close attention to visual detail
-Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday 8am-5pm* or Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm*
*Or until tasks are finished that day
To be considered for a position, please send in a resume and cover letter.
Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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