Environmental Specialist

The E Group.; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruiting firm is seeking an entry-level position in laboratories for quality control within the power industry. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and exhibit strong attention to detail and communication skills. Primary responsibilities include assisting in sample handling, maintaining safety, and collaborating within the lab environment. This is a contract full-time role based in Calera, Alabama, offering flexible hours and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred minimum of 15 semester hours of chemistry.
• Experience with quality control requirements for analytical methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, identify and implement corrective actions for unsafe conditions.
• Assist QC managers with sample receipts.
• Build sample kits for customers.
• Maintain communication with customers and co-workers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Technical understanding

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field

Job description

E Group – Specialized Recruiting for the Power Industry

Date Posted: 11/4/2025

Job Type: Contract Full Time

Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $45.00/hr

This range is provided by The E Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Description / Desired Qualifications

• Environmental Test Lab – Lab Reporting & Quality Control Group (QA/QC)
• The Environmental Laboratory provides analytical services used for regulatory compliance, contract specification verification and asset protection.
• This position provides support for sample receiving and customer kits, essential to ensure customer expectations are met for various sample categories.
• Routine responsibilities include cleaning sample containers, building sample kits, and assisting project managers with sample receipt. Other duties may include providing support for other positions or other areas of the lab, as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Work safely, identify and implement corrective actions for unsafe working conditions.
• Consistently maintain attention to detail while performing all job duties.
• Assist QC project managers with sample receipt, as needed (e.g., checking pH, labeling samples)
• Build sample kits for customers and maintain a clean supply of transformer oil syringes.
• Maintain excellent lines of communication with customers and co-workers.
• Partner with employees, management, and customers to effectively manage analytical and quality control procedures that enable the lab to provide cost effective, timely and accurate services.
• Partner with laboratory sections to ensure all quality control processes are followed to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the lab’s quality management system.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field) with a minimum of 15 semester hours of chemistry is preferred.
• Experience with quality control requirements for analytical methods is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated attention to detail is required.
• Ability to develop relationships with a variety of internal/external work groups and customers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand technical procedures.
• Ability to detect problems and work with others to solve.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office suite with accurate and efficient typing (keyboarding) skills.
• Understanding OSHA laboratory safety requirements of 29 CFR 1910.
• Supplemental worker will be required to have the following PPE to perform job duties: safety glasses, disposable nitrile gloves, lab coat.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Ability to produce high quality work in an efficient manner.
• Self-motivated with high degree of initiative and personal responsibility.
• Build positive relationships as a team player.

Assignment Schedule

• The assignment will require the candidate to work 5 days in the office, Monday-Friday.
• The hours are somewhat flexible, allowing for the following schedules: 7am – 4pm, 8am – 5pm, or a flex schedule with 9 hours Monday through Thursday and 4 hours on Friday.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Science

Industries

Utilities