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Laboratory Technician (STX-181)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Houston, Texas

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
Laboratory Technician (STX-181)
ID:STX-181Location:HoustonProgram:SEE
Wage/Hr:$19.21Hours/Week:40 per weekMinimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Environmental Protection Agency through the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program.

Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Chemistry/Lab Work OR BA/BS Degree in Chemistry OR Previously completed training in Chemistry and Lab Safety

  • Generic Laboratory Safety
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe, Copying Machine
Duties:

Laboratory technician at the EPA Region 6 Houston Laboratory (LSASD). Provides analytical support through sample preparation, analysis, data review, as well as general administrative support to the division's overall science mission.

  • Performs sample preparation and analysis.   50%
  • Performs analytical data review.   40%
  • Assists in general laboratory and Quality Assurance support functions.   10%

Other:
  • Demonstration of Capability, annual Quality control and performance tests
  • Health Safety Training: Initial 40-hour laboratory safety training prior to performing lab work. Annual recurring 8-hour refreshers thereafter.
  • Health and Safety Considerations: Region 6 Health and Safety Officer will enroll the staff in the program.
  • Potential exposure to chemicals in the laboratory, (mostly organic solvents)
  • Required Safety Gear: Lab coat, safety goggles, gloves, closed toe shoes.
  • Safety Gear Use: Sample handling, preparation, and analysis.
  • Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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.

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