Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is Florida's largest environmental, chemical, analytical testing laboratory network. AEL has been in business for 30 years and is a leader in the industry with modern instrumentation, computer technology, and employee opportunity. AEL-Jacksonville is a full-service laboratory, performing analysis in organics, metals, wet chemistry, and microbiology. The clientele includes a wide range of consultants, industrial operations, and government agencies.
We are currently looking for an entry level Analyst I for our Jacksonville, FL, laboratory.
Position is full-time with benefits including paid time off (PTO), floating holiday, 7 paid holidays, medical benefits paid 60% by AEL, retirement plan 401(k) with up to 4% match; FSA account available. Short and long term disability, and life term insurance are offered and paid by AEL at no cost to employees.
Compensation based on experience. Range $18 - $20/hr.
Schedule: Weekends required
The position will be performing testing of drinking water, wastewater, soil, and other matrices using GC and GC/MS instrumentation. Testing performed can include a wide range of EPA methods, including EPA 8260, 8270, 8081, 8082, 8011, FL-PRO, 624, 625, 608, 524, and 525.2.
Requirements:
- BA or BS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or some science field
- Two (2) years' experience in a commercial environmental laboratory certified under TNI or equivalent program is preferred
- Above experience must have been in a commercial environmental laboratory certified under NELAP/TNI or an equivalent State program. College course work, grant work, or research work will not count toward this experience requirement.
Additional Selection / Hiring Criteria:
- Experience with TurboChrom, Horizon LIMS, Shimadzu GC/MS, PerkinElmer GC, EISC, and Microsoft Office preferred but not required.
- 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.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Follow established SOP’s and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, prepare and process samples, and collect information about the composition of substances to support the analytical testing needs of clients, for such purposes as quantitative analysis, and QC requirements
- Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, media, and samples for sample analyses
- Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples
- Accurately record observations and data and basic interpretation of data
- Maintain the integrity of procedures and record professional activity for peer review
- Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
- Familiar with Horizon LIMS Software.
- Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into Horizon LIMS
- Knowledge of common office software and other pertinent computer software.
- Knowledge of basic laboratory protocols.
- Skill in calibrating equipment.
- Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
- Skill in analytical thinking, methodical and systematic approach.
- Ability to follow SOPs and reference methods.
- Ability to follow instructions.
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.
AEL is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and has additional laboratories located in Tampa, Gainesville, Lake Placid, 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
Work Location: In person
