Job Description

Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is Florida's largest environmental, chemical, analytical testing laboratory network. AEL has been in business for 30 years and is a leader in the industry with modern instrumentation, computer technology, and opportunities of growth for our employees. Are you passionate about the environment? Join AEL!

We are currently looking for entry level and mid-level analysts for the Organics department at our AEL Jacksonville, FL laboratory. This hire will join our rapidly growing team to support our mission of delivery high quality environmental data for our clients across the United States

Pay and Benefits:

This is a full-time position with benefits including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (60% paid by AEL), 1 Floating Holiday, PTO, short and long term disability + life term insurance paid by AEL, and 401K retirement plan with up to 4% Company match. Salary based on experience.

Job Description:

Full-time position in the organics department to execute preparations and analysis of samples for drinking water, wastewater, soil and other matrices using GC, GC/MS, and LC/MS. Testing may includes pesticides, EDBs, PCBs, FL PRO, BNAs, HAAs, PAHs, VOCs, THMs, SOCs, and PFAS.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Preferred Bachelor Degree in any science field (Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or higher education
• Previous laboratory experience (environmental preferred)
• Basic knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
• Computer literacy
• Records observations, calculations and results, accurately.
• Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal format

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with TurboChrom, Horizon LIMS, Shimadzu GC/MS and PerkinElmer GC
• Experience performing extractions/prep for some but not all of the following EPA test methods is a plus: 8011, 8270, 8081, 8082, 625, 608, FL PRO, 533, 537.1, and 1633
• Proficiency with LIMS, laboratory workflow, and TNI/NELAP requirements
• Thorough understanding of laboratory accreditation, quality assurance programs, and proficiency testing
• Experience with gas chromatography (GC) and/or gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS)
• Experience with solid phase extraction (SPE)
• Experience with instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office preferred

Schedule:

Full-time position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm; Operations Hours 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. Work can occasionally include weekends, evenings and holidays in peak production times. Complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant during interview.

To Apply:

Resumes submitted through the Indeed.com "Apply Now" button are NOT reviewed . In order to be considered for the position, all applicants must apply through AEL's job application website at:

Applying through our website is the fastest and best way to apply for positions at AEL. At that site, you can fill out the on-line application and have it sent directly to the Laboratory Manager doing the hiring. Be sure to include the position title you are applying for and to attach a PDF or MS-Word version of your resume once there ~ your application can't complete without it. Also, a copy of your college transcript (if you have one available) and a cover letter always helps.

The whole process should take less than 15 minutes. Applying this way will get your information to the right person in the most complete and fastest way possible, and let that AEL Lab Manager know you are serious about wanting an interview.

Additional Selection / Hiring Criteria:

• Reference checks will be conducted.
• College transcript is required prior to employment.

Required experience and/or degree detailed in job description above required to be documented on the resume in order for applicant to be considered. Applicants without the specific experience and/or degree will not be considered.

AEL is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and has additional laboratories located in Tampa, Gainesville, Altamonte Springs, Miramar, Ft. Myers, and Tallahassee. Our government clients include over 140 city, county, State, and Federal agencies across Florida. Our private client’s includes a who’s-who list of the top engineering firms on the nation, along with multiple Fortune 500 corporations. Our typical work includes drinking water, wastewater, hazardous waste, CERCLA, RCRA, landfill, and property assessment projects. This well diversified portfolio of clients and projects enables AEL to avoid the highs and low of work that many of our competition face, and makes for a very stable working environment for our employees. AEL currently employs some 100 personnel statewide. The staff includes degreed chemists, biologists, and microbiologists, along with trained technicians and support staff. Because of management philosophy, AEL is committed to helping its employees grow professionally and personally. In addition, AEL recognizes that a stable workforce is key to continuity, and continuity is key to quality for an environmental testing laboratory. AEL’s strong commitment to its staff shows in its low employee turnover, which remains below that typical for our industry and our competition.

Visit our website at . AEL welcomes your application to join our team today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) with up to 4% Company match
• Health insurance (60% paid by AEL) + dental and vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Floating Holiday (8 hours)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Short and long-term disability insurance 100% paid by AEL
• Life term up to $30,000 insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

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