Job Title: Environmental Laboratory Professional
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Department: Laboratory
Compensation: $27.00 to $32.00 Per Hour Plus Benefits Depending on Experience
Job Description
Join a Growing Environmental Team as a Laboratory Professional! At Orion Environmental Services and NOW Environmental Services, we’ve been leaders in environmental consulting and laboratory analysis since 1994. We specialize in industrial hygiene testing, hazardous materials testing, and environmental testing. With offices across the Western United States, we’re looking for a motivated Environmental Laboratory Professional to join our team in Federal Way, WA.
As an Environmental Laboratory Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely analysis for our clients and field teams. You’ll bring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to a fast-paced lab environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting bulk asbestos microscope sample analysis, indoor air quality analysis, and phase contrast microscope analysis
- Verify completeness and accuracy of sample documentation
- Overseeing sample flow, including receiving samples and reporting results
- Develop new testing protocols
- Follow proper procedures for the safe handling, storage, and intake of environmental samples
- Preparing and delivering technical reports
- Maintaining lab equipment
- Supporting the maintenance of laboratory certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to develop new laboratory programs and procedures.
- Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Able to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
Educational / Vocational / Previous Experience Recommendations
- A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field is required.
- Bonus: Experience with microscopy.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $27–$32/hour, depending on experience.
- Additional bonus pay structure.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage plus 401k program.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Company-paid certification and professional development classes.
- Strong opportunities for advancement with a growing company.
- Collaborative, multi-diverse work environment with unlimited growth potential.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
