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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.
$50,514 / year median in Maryland
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Ecotoxicology ScientistNew
Position OverviewAs an ecotoxicology laboratory scientist, you'll apply your scientific expertise to investigate how environmental contaminants affect aquatic organisms and ecosystems. This position is part of EA's ecotoxicology laboratory and offers hands-on opportunities to conduct toxicity testing of sediment and effluent samples, generate high-quality data, and contribute to real-world environmental decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead and sediment ecotoxicology testing within the laboratory.
- Manage projects, including planning, coordinating, and tracking sediment testing activities.
- Train and support technicians working on sediment ecotoxicology testing.
- Review and manage laboratory data, including raw data review, data scanning, and statistical analysis.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of technical reports as time permits.