Environmental Lab Technician: Chemistry & Compliance

Mississippi Power Co; Smyrna, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power, Smyrna (metro Atlanta), seeks an Environmental Laboratory Technician to support analytical testing for environmental compliance, including sample prep, inorganic/organic analyses, and operations in a regulated lab. Candidates should have wet chemistry experience and familiarity with EPA/ASTM methods, plus strong data-entry skills.

You will log samples in LIMS, maintain supplies, assist analysts, and help ensure safety and accurate reporting in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) or highly regulated laboratory environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in the Sample Receiving department of a high-volume laboratory.
• Wet chemistry experience preferred (pH, ammonia, alkalinity, turbidity, etc.)
• 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 or regulated env

Sample Receiving in high-volume lab

Wet chemistry experience

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

OSHA 40 CFR 1910 knowledge

Education

Some college

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Word

Instrument data management software

Job description

Georgia Power, Smyrna (metro Atlanta), seeks an Environmental Laboratory Technician to support analytical testing for environmental compliance, including sample prep, inorganic/organic analyses, and operations in a regulated lab. Candidates should have wet chemistry experience and familiarity with EPA/ASTM methods, plus strong data-entry skills.

You will log samples in LIMS, maintain supplies, assist analysts, and help ensure safety and accurate reporting in a collaborative team environment.