ENVIRONMENTAL LAB TECHNICIAN

ICF is seeking an entry level Environmental Lab Technician to join our team of environmental professionals to support an EPA contract the Region 5 Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) in Chicago Illinois.

This position presents the successful candidate a unique opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of activities taking place in an environmental laboratory.

This position will be full time at the EPAs Chicago Regional Laboratory (CRL)

As a valuable team member you will be responsible for logging environmental samples into the laboratorys Element LIMs managing samples in-house (preparation analysis and disposal) following CRL standard Operating Procedures or other procedures as directed. Duties may include validating CLP and Commercial Laboratory electronic data in the cloud or through electronic file transfer to incorporate validation qualifiers as well as reviewing the work of others doing similar work (i.e. technical or peer review). The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as a member of a team of chemists and technicians.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree in chemistry or related field PLUS 1 year of inorganic analysis experience using CLP SW-846 and other EPA methods.
• OR a minimum of 2 years of related chemistry lab experience
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel and Adobe Acrobat to create and edit documents/files.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environmental lab.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements.
• Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Laboratory experience with EPA methods and laboratory instrumentation such as ICP ICP/MS IC CVAA etc. for the analysis of inorganic constituents and contaminants is preferred.
• Experience with Element Laboratory Information Systems is preferred.
• Experience with laboratory safety OSHA HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: