Environmental Lab Analyst

Job Title: Environmental Lab Analyst

Location: Smyrna, Georgia (On-site)

Role Overview

An Environmental Laboratory Analyst is responsible for testing environmental samples to determine the presence of pollutants and other contaminants. They analyze samples using specialized equipment and techniques. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze samples, including process water samples, coal, fuel oil, and compliance water samples.

• Maintain accurate records, permits, and documentation required for environmental compliance and reporting.

• Required Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Environmental Sciences is required.

• Experience: Several years of experience performing laboratory analysis is necessary.

• Technical

Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory testing equipment and safe lab practices is required. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs to handle samples and move gas cylinders.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPA or ASTM methods.

• Experience performing laboratory analysis.

• Additional Skills

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information.

• Problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges.

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and compliance.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.

• Analytical thinking to assess environmental data and identify trends.

Benefits

• Overview: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. An employee stock purchase program and a 401K program with company match after 12 months. A Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program with counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, access to on-demand training, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses. Certification discounts and other perks to associations. A dedicated customer service team and a certified Career Coach. A full list of benefits and resources is available within the Welcome Packet.

• Equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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