Laboratory Assistant (STX-178)
National Experienced Workforce Solutions
Houston, Texas
| Laboratory Assistant (STX-178) | ||||||
| ID: | STX-178 | Location: | Houston | Program: | SEE | |
| Wage/Hr: | $16.20 | Hours/Week: | 40 | Minimum Age: | 55 | |
Being Age 55 or Older is Good for The Environment! The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical, and Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered program through National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be valued. You'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are doing important work every day. Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium when working over 60 hours in 2 week pay period, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays Plus One Individual Holiday, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available. This position requires a background security check including 5 year questionnaire, fingerprinting and identification verification prior to start. Please note that due to EPA Policy, this opportunity only applies to United States Citizens. Local applicants only. Must live within local commuting distance and able to work onsite as scheduled at the EPA Lab in Houston, TX. | ||||||
Qualifications: Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Chemistry/Lab Work OR AA Degree in Chemistry OR Previously completed training in Chemistry and Lab Safety
Duties: Laboratory Technician at the R6 EPA Houston Lab (LSASD). Provides support in the preparation of samples, data entry/archival of lab data, sample receipt/login, and general analytical support of the division's overall science mission.
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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.