Ecotoxicology Laboratory Technician

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

About the role

We are currently seeking an Ecotoxicology Laboratory Technician for our Hunt Valley, MD office. Our facility has dedicated areas for receiving and storing test materials, constant photoperiod and temperature-controlled laboratories, environmental chambers, aeration distribution manifolds in all laboratories, and freshwater and saltwater distribution lines for continuous flow or renewal testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory manipulations and water quality measurements.
• Follow standard operating procedures and document all laboratory activities and data.
• Work with, and carefully handle, small aquatic organisms.

Requirements

• AA degree (BS preferred) or HS diploma or GED and two years of related experience.
• General knowledge of biological/chemical laboratory procedures and practices.
• Practical experience working with live organisms.
• Ability to work well with other people on common goals and projects.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform laboratory manipulations and water quality measurements with an attention to timeliness, accuracy, and detail.
• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer (this position requires specific driving duties).

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay

$41,600—$47,840 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Benefits

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences.