Laboratory Technician - Biology Lab

Full-Time Biological Laboratory Technician

SeaCrest Group is actively seeking a motivated biology and/or environmental science technician at our laboratory in Louisville, CO. The laboratory performs Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing, as mandated by the EPA and CDPHE; we have clients located throughout Colorado and New Mexico. This is a heavily biologically-based environment revolving around WET testing and maintaining the health of the species used in testing. This job involves being at a lab bench for a large part of the day.

Duties:

-Package and ship sampling kits to clients

-Process clients’ water samples by logging them into a computer and analyzing for temperature, hardness, alkalinity, chlorine, ammonia, pH, and conductivity

-Perform regular quality control checks on laboratory instrumentation

-Perform Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) tests with fathead minnow and freshwater cladoceran, according to EPA and CDPHE guidelines

-Culture aquatic species to be used in tests; monitors the health of the species using close attention to detail via visual analysis

Qualified candidates will offer the following:

-AS/BS in Biology (in-progress okay), Environmental Science, or related science degree – this is NOT a chemistry position

-At least 6 months experience in a laboratory setting, or related course work

-Close attention to visual detail

-Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday 8-5*

* Or until the work is completed for that day

To be considered for a position, please send in a resume and cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person