Environmental Lab Tech: Chemistry & Compliance

AbilityLinks; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Power Environmental Laboratory (GPEL) located in Smyrna, GA, provides analytical services to Southern Company entities. This role performs chemistry analyses related to REMP, NPDES, remediation, and groundwater monitoring, with potential radiochemistry support.

The GPEL operates under NELAP/NVLAP accreditation and emphasizes safety and accuracy in environmental testing. We seek a detail-oriented technician with wet chemistry experience and strong communication skills to log samples,

Qualifications

• Some college preferred (Science based studies preferred).
• NELAC or highly regulated lab experience preferred.
• Experience in the Sample Receiving department of a high-volume laboratory.
• Wet chemistry experience preferred (pH, ammonia, alkalinity, turbidity).
• Handling and preparing environmental samples for analysis according to EPA, ASTM, or other protocols.
• Must have excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to interface with a variety of internal/external work groups and plant personnel.
• Must have computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.), instrument and data management software.
• Understanding of OSHA laboratory safety requirements under 40 CFR 1910.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, identify and implement corrective actions for unsafe working conditions.
• Receive and log-in samples to our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for analysis.
• Prepare inorganic and organic samples for analysis using a variety of laboratory instrumentation and analytical methodology. (EPA and ASTM), as needed. This can include, but isn’t limited to preserving samples with acid, etc.
• Order and maintain the appropriate number of sample bottles and/or containers for environmental sampling.
• Perform routine laboratory housekeeping and assist Laboratory Analysts on an as needed basis.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative duties such as supply inventory and ordering, organization, peer review of data entry, etc.
• Support customers with filling sample container orders, coordinate sample sub-outs, contact customers as needed to ensure accuracy and clarity with requested analysis.

Skills

NELAC experience

LIMS data entry

Wet chemistry

EPA/ASTM methods

Communication skills

MS Office

OSHA 40 CFR 1910 knowledge

Education

Some college

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Word

Job description

The Georgia Power Environmental Laboratory (GPEL) located in Smyrna, GA, provides analytical services to Southern Company entities. This role performs chemistry analyses related to REMP, NPDES, remediation, and groundwater monitoring, with potential radiochemistry support.

The GPEL operates under NELAP/NVLAP accreditation and emphasizes safety and accuracy in environmental testing. We seek a detail-oriented technician with wet chemistry experience and strong communication skills to log samples,