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Department of Ecology Laboratory Technician 2 in Manchester, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Environmental Assessment Program{rel="nofollow"} (EAP) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Laboratory Technician 2 *position. This position is located in Manchester Environmental Laboratory{rel="nofollow"} (MEL) in Port Orchard, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. MEL is a production lab that in part is supported by the inorganics unit. The inorganics unit manages a high sample load successfully by technically skilled staff who communicate and collaborate well.
The Environmental Assessment Program is the science arm of Ecology. Our scientists measure and analyze environmental conditions. Quality data is our highest priority. We use this data to evaluate and communicate environmental threats and to guide the state's environmental policy decisions.
This Laboratory Technician 2 position is a part of the Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) whose mission is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington. We work to improve the environment for current and future generations through innovative and excellent science and thriving partnerships. In the Laboratory Technician 2 role, you will analyze complex chemical tests on water, wastewater, sediment, tissue and hazardous waste in a production environmental laboratory creating legally binding data. You will gain experience in a production laboratory atmosphere, implementing EPA Methods, Standard Methods and following quality assurance protocol. You will have opportunities to build a network and collaborative relationships in this field of work.
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.
*Tele-work options for this position: *This position must be in the office 5 days per week.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on May 6, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 5, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
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