Environmental Laboratory Organic Analyst

Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is Florida's largest environmental, chemical, analytical testing laboratory network. AEL has been in business for 31 years and is a leader in the industry with modern instrumentation, computer technology, and employee opportunity.

We are currently looking for an Organic Extractions Technician for our Jacksonville laboratory. Typical degrees for this position include an Associate degree or BS in Chemistry, Biology, and Microbiology. Position is full-time with benefits including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (60% paid by AEL), one Floating Holiday, PTO, Company Discount Program, and SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% company match.

Job Description: Full-time position to perform extractions and preparations of samples for analysis of drinking water, wastewater, soil and other matrices using GC and GC/MS. Testing may includes pesticides, EDBs, PCBs, FL PRO, BNAs, HAAs, and PAHs.

Requires the following in order to apply:

Preferred Bachelor Degree in any science field (Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)

OR

Associates (AA or AS) Degree with courses in Chemistry, Biology, or some science preferred, or

Or without degree, two (2) years experience in environmental laboratories

Valid driver's license

Preferred Skills:

Experience with TurboChrom, Horizon LIMS, Shimadzu GC/MS and PerkinElmer GC

Experience performing extractions/prep for some but not all of the following test methods is a plus: 8011, 8270, 8081, 8082, 625, 608, and FL PRO

Microsoft Office preferred

Required Screenings: Reference Checks; Background Check (criminal)

Days & Hours: Full-time position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm; Operations Hours 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. Work can occasionally include weekends, evenings and holidays in peak production times. Complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant during interview.

Pay rate based on experience.

To Apply:

Resumes submitted through the Indeed.com "Apply Now" button are NOT reviewed. In order to be considered for the position, all applicants must apply through AEL's job application website at:

http://www.aellab.com/job-application

Applying through our website is the fastest and best way to apply for positions at AEL. At that site, you can fill out the on-line application and have it sent directly to the Laboratory Manager doing the hiring. Be sure to include the position title you are applying for and to attach a PDF or MS-Word version of your resume once there ~ your application can't complete without it. Also, a copy of your college transcript (if you have one available) and a cover letter always helps.

The whole process should take less than 15 minutes. Applying this way will get your information to the right person in the most complete and fastest way possible, and let that AEL Lab Manager know you are serious about wanting an interview.

Additional Selection / Hiring Criteria:

• Employer will perform testing: standard written test of basic chemistry, math, EPA/DEP/DOH methods, and questions to test industry knowledge.
• Reference checks will be conducted.
• College transcript is required prior to employment.

Required experience and/or degree detailed in job description above required to be documented on the resume in order for applicant to be considered. Applicants without the specific experience and/or degree will not be considered.

AEL is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and has additional laboratories located in Tampa, Gainesville, Altamonte Springs, Miramar, Ft. Myers, and Tallahassee. Our government clients include over 140 city, county, State, and Federal agencies across Florida. Our private client’s includes a who’s-who list of the top engineering firms on the nation, along with multiple Fortune 500 corporations. Our typical work includes drinking water, wastewater, hazardous waste, CERCLA, RCRA, landfill, and property assessment projects. This well diversified portfolio of clients and projects enables AEL to avoid the highs and low of work that many of our competition face, and makes for a very stable working environment for our employees. AEL currently employs some 100 personnel statewide. The staff includes degreed chemists, biologists, and microbiologists, along with trained technicians and support staff. Because of management philosophy, AEL is committed to helping its employees grow professionally and personally. In addition, AEL recognizes that a stable workforce is key to continuity, and continuity is key to quality for an environmental testing laboratory. AEL’s strong commitment to its staff shows in its low employee turnover, which remains below that typical for our industry and our competition.

Visit our website at http://www.aellab.com. AEL welcomes your application to join our team today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person