Environmental Lab Specialist I – QC & Sample Handling

Environmental Specialist 1; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Power is seeking an Environmental Specialist I in Calera, AL, for a 3-year contract. The role focuses on receiving and processing transformer oil samples, preparing client kits, and supporting quality control activities to ensure accurate documentation and safety compliance.

The position also involves laboratory housekeeping, customer communication, and assisting with various lab support functions as needed to maintain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 semester hours of chemistry is preferred.
• Experience with quality control for analytical methods and environmental testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Follow quality control procedures to support the lab's quality management system.
• Sample Management & Processing: Receive transformer oil samples, prepare customer sample kits, maintain syringes, and assist QC with sample receipt (pH, labeling, documentation).
• Laboratory Operations & Housekeeping: Clean containers, perform routine room inspections, support other lab areas as needed.
• Communication & Coordination: Maintain clear, professional communication with customers and internal groups for timely, accurate service.
• Efficiency: Manage multiple priorities with deadlines while ensuring high accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedural adherence

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Relationship building

MS Office / data entry

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related

15 semester hours of chemistry

Experience with QC and analytical methods

Job description

Alabama Power is seeking an Environmental Specialist I in Calera, AL, for a 3-year contract. The role focuses on receiving and processing transformer oil samples, preparing client kits, and supporting quality control activities to ensure accurate documentation and safety compliance.

The position also involves laboratory housekeeping, customer communication, and assisting with various lab support functions as needed to maintain efficient operations.