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:

Tuesday

• Saturday 8am-5pm
• Or until tasks are finished that day To be considered for a position, please send in a resume and cover letter .

Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person