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New England Bioassay

Environmental Lab Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20–$22.50/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Windsor, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.

$53,536 / year median in Connecticut

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Environmental Lab Technician New England Bioassay Windsor, CT Job Details Full-time $20.00 - $22.50 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Environmental compliance Environmental Science Attention to detail Organizational skills

Assays Full Job Description About NEB:

NEB conducts testing on wastewater, soil, and sediment samples to help protect aquatic organisms and prevent environmental pollution. About the

Role:

This role supports regulatory testing and requires consistent, high-quality, defensible data. Training in both culturing and testing departments for this position will be provided, and daily tasks will be assigned based on training level and workload in each department.

Responsibilities include:

Setting up, conducting, and monitoring aquatic toxicity tests (freshwater and marine) Preparing dilutions, controls, and replicates according to established methods Monitoring and recording biological endpoints (e.g., survival, growth, reproduction) Maintaining cultures of aquatic test organisms Measuring and adjusting water quality parameters (e.g., pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity) Recording and managing data in accordance with QA/QC and data integrity requirements Following SOPs and supporting compliance with regulatory standards

Qualifications:

College degree preferred Background in environmental science, marine science, or a related field Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to follow protocols and work in a regulated environment Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Experience with aquatic bioassays, organism culture, or environmental laboratory work preferred

Physical Requirements:

Good vision for counting small aquatic organisms Ability to stand for extended periods Capability to lift and handle heavy water samples

Schedule Requirements:

Required to work 1 to 2 weekends a month and work at least one holiday a year, with weekdays off in exchange. Availability of working overtime based on workload and staffing

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person