Environmental Research Laboratory Assistant
The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; Environmental Research Laboratory Assistant with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Ada, OK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Bachelor’s graduate to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:
· Preparing samples;
· Analyzing data;
· Maintaining lab; and
· Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.
Location: This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Ada, OK.
Salary: $21.80 per hour.
Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Required Skills:
· Experience with general laboratory techniques, such as using pipets, balances, preparation of solutions, etc.;
· Documented course work with laboratory credit in chemistry;
· Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
· Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word and Excel;
· Proficiency in oral and written communication; and
· Demonstrated ability to work independently.
What the EPA project is about
The Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response (CESER) plans, coordinates and conducts an applied, customer-driven, national research and development program to improve decision making by EPA, federal, state, tribal and local agencies, when faced with challenging environmental problems in the built environment. Within CESER, the Groundwater Characterization & Remediation Division (GCRD) plans, coordinates and conducts an applied, national-scale, customer-driven research program to provide data, tools, models, strategies, and technologies to protect and restore groundwater.
To support these activities, GCRD laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation for chemical characterization of ground water and surface water. The analytical function of the Division is critical to supporting the research and technical assistance mission of the laboratory. This project involves analytical support for the analysis of water and aquifer samples to support research to protect ground water and surface water resources, possible field support for collection of samples, and additional project support as needed.
Qualifications
· Be at least 18 years of age and
· Have earned at least a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, geology, soil science, ecology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related scientific field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and
· Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.
EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.
Interested in this research opportunity? If so, follow the link below to apply. Questions? Email DeAnna.Copeland@ORAU.org