Lab Analyst

HKA Enterprises; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in Vancouver, WA seeks an Environmental Laboratory Technician to support wastewater and environmental sample analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and experience handling environmental samples.

Your role includes analyzing samples, performing various tests, and maintaining proper laboratory documentation. This is a chance to work collaboratively in a lab setting while ensuring adherence to safety procedures.

The position offers a pay range of $20.00-$25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred.
• Experience analyzing environmental samples preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and sample handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze wastewater and solid samples using standard laboratory procedures.
• Perform testing including TSS, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, pH, and BOD.
• Collect and handle environmental and air samples following chain of custody procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Use microscopes to identify bacteria in wastewater samples.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and data entry in LIMS.
• Support data validation and standard operating procedure updates.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Assist with industrial pretreatment sampling as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience handling environmental samples

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

About the Role

Seeking an Environmental Laboratory Technician to support wastewater and environmental sample analysis in a laboratory setting. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience handling environmental samples, and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Analyze wastewater and solid samples using standard laboratory procedures.
• Perform testing including TSS, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, pH, and BOD.
• Collect and handle environmental and air samples following chain of custody procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Use microscopes to identify bacteria in wastewater samples.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and data entry in LIMS.
• Support data validation and standard operating procedure updates.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Assist with industrial pretreatment sampling as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred.
• Experience analyzing environmental samples preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and sample handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.