TITLE: Laboratory Technician

RESPONSIBLE TO: Technical Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assure the timely and proper collection of samples; to serve as laboratory custodian; and to assist with analysis conducted in the wet chemistry laboratory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• A thorough understanding and knowledge of AA&E’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Timely and accurate field collection of samples.
• Accurate and precise completion of the chain-of-custody, sampling log, and laboratory reporting sheets associated with each sample.
• Custodial responsibility for the appearance of the laboratories; maintaining stock areas, wash laboratory glassware, inventory and dispose of samples following analysis.
• Assist the Chief Analyst in the wet chemistry lab.
• Other duties as assigned.

RESULTS EXPECTED

1. Timely and technically correct sample collection.
2. Organized and precise completion of sampling documents.
3. A neat and orderly laboratory.

AUTHORITY TARGET

• 100% for the collection of samples.
• 100% for sample documentation.
• 80% for laboratory custodial functions.
• 50% for wet chemistry laboratory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be able to derive personal satisfaction from working in a team environment.
2. Commitment to the environmental field, interest in details, and a desire to accept increasing responsibilities.
3. Two years of experience in an environmental laboratory, or a degree in biology/chemistry.

TITLE: Environmental Engineer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Technical Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To support the site assessment, permitting, and media sampling functions of the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE

• Interaction with clients to learn their objectives, to create proposals based on those objectives, and to communicate AA&E’s unique capabilities to those clients.
• Independent completion of site assessments in accordance with ASTM standards
• Independent completion of permit applications within the PA DEP's current regulatory framework.
• Oversight and hands-on collection of project field data.
• Other duties as assigned.

RESULTS EXPECTED

1. Open and informational relationship with clients.
2. Concise, organized, and well written proposals and consulting/permitting reports.
3. Independent research and the addition of new capabilities to AA&E’s available services.
4. Exceptional understanding and application of technical principles and concepts.

AUTHORITY TARGET

• 75% for project proposals
• 90% for completion of consulting tasks assigned.
• 100% Accuracy of reports/reports, documentation of calculations, and documentation of referenced material.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Commitment to the environmental field, interest in details, and a desire to accept increasing responsibilities.
2. Personally motivated self-starter and finisher with a desire to build relationships, complete projects, and contribute to team member capabilities. Must be able to derive personal satisfaction from working in a team environment.
3. A good understanding of basic PA DEP permits and the permitting processes.
4. Four years of experience in the environmental field.