LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Environmental Service Laboratories.

Incorporated in 1988, Environmental Service Laboratories, Inc. (ESL) is an environmental testing laboratory that provides its clientele with a comprehensive range of analytical testing and field sampling services. The mission of ESL is to provide top quality and legally defensible analytical data in a timely and efficient manner to its customers. ESL’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in achieving technical excellence and to be its customers’ best resource.

Laboratory Technician-GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Laboratory Technician you will perform analytical testing and associated techniques on environmental samples. Apply quality principles and adhere to the laboratory's quality policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs routine analytical testing and associated lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:

Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with ESL’s method and QA standards. Ability to grow and trained on complex instrumentation.

Preparation of samples, standards and reagents using ESL’s standard operating procedures.

Performing chemical analysis, recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor.

Performing routine analytical instrument maintenance.

Comply with safety rules and regulations to include determining proper handling procedures of samples and laboratory chemicals.

May be expected to perform job related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific related knowledge.

Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should be self-motivated, ambitious, hardworking, and able to work independently with an eye for attention to detail, and basic computer skills. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education requirements: High School Diploma. BS or BA in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related desired but not required. Prior laboratory experience may substitute for degree.

Benefits for Full-time Staff- ESL offers a salary commensurate with experience, education and a Benefits package including package including paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, vision and 401 (k).

ESL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, age, religion, sex, veteran status, disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Employment with ESL is for no specific time. Your employment with ESL will be “at will”, meaning that either you or ESL may terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause. Any contrary representations that may have been made to you are superseded by this letter agreement. This is a full and complete agreement between you and ESL on this term. Although your job duties, title, compensation, and benefits, as well as ESL’s personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to time, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of ESL (other than you.)