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NES Fircroft · 6 hours ago

Bioassay Laboratory Technician

Martinez, CA

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$30/hr - $30/hr

NES Fircroft is seeking a Bioassay Laboratory Technician in the Renewable Fuel industry. The role involves maintaining laboratory facilities, conducting bioassay tests, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Maintain ELAP‑accredited Bioassay Laboratory facilities, including ordering, tracking, and organizing laboratory chemicals and supplies

Set up, perform, and monitor weekly NPDES‑required fish bioassay tests following EPA procedures, including reference toxicant tests

Maintain fish cultures used for bioassay testing

Conduct NPDES‑required sampling of treated and untreated industrial wastewater and stormwater per EPA and permit‑defined procedures

Prepare and coordinate shipment or pickup of samples by external commercial laboratories

Perform on‑site chemical monitoring and analysis in accordance with Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) requirements

Conduct regulatory compliance monitoring including Microtox, DOUR, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, ammonia, chlorine, alkalinity, and hardness analyses

Accurately document and communicate analytical results, field observations, and trends in a timely manner

Create and maintain spreadsheets to track chemical inventory, chain‑of‑custody forms, corrective actions, and laboratory data

Collect field samples of industrial waste, wastewater, tank products, or process gases in all weather conditions

Conduct field audits supporting environmental waste, water, and air compliance programs

Comply with all facility health, safety, and environmental protocols

Qualification

Environmental laboratory experienceChemical analysis samplingTWIC cardBSc in Natural SciencesMicrosoft WordExcelCommunication skillsAttention to detailWork independentlyAdaptability