Environmental Lab Support Specialist

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs administrative tasks, sample kit preparation and laboratory sample coordination, writing reports and procedures, interfacing with internal and external clients, and managing data through the Environmental Laboratory.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Performs sample coordination to include Sample Receiving (kit preparation, sample pickup, and login), Sample Shipping (sample preparation and shipping), and Sample Reporting (Create and issue reports to clients/ regulatory, Invoicing, and main point of contact for laboratory). Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Performs administrative and technical tasks as needed to fulfill overall job requirements depending upon the specific assignment.

These may include

Supply ordering (inventory and ordering for laboratory and specific internal areas).

Performing analytical laboratory QA/QC activities, records maintenance, reviewing data packages, and preparing technical reports.

Monitoring and reporting on analytical performance.

Performs sample preparation/shipping in support of Environmental Services programs, process waste disposal, records sample collection information; properly package, preserve, and transport samples under existing sampling plans, SOP, and instructions.

Interfaces with Columbia Generating Stations and external clients for problem resolution. This includes sample receipt, log-in, sample preservation, generation of log-in reports, generation of client analytical reports, and report distribution.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working in an analytical laboratory utilizing instrumental, analytical, and wet chemistry techniques. Customer service/project management experience required.

This position is open until filled.

Pay Range

$17.02 - $25.53 Hourly

Midpoint

$21.27

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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