Experienced Asbestos TEM / PCM Analyst
Our client has multiple positions available for experienced TEM / PCM Analysts. Their environmental testing laboratory offers multiple services such as asbestos, chemistry and lead, microbiology identification, and forensic testing. They are growing and are looking to hire long-term to accommodate recent expansion and growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Sample processing, documentation, and preparation.
- Analysis of bulk and air for asbestos mineral fibers using TEM Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Quantification of asbestos present, and identification of additional natural/artificial sample components
- Document asbestos findings and characteristics in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Implementation of quality control procedures
- Adherence to lab safety protocols
- Adherence to EPA, NVLAP, ELAP, OSHA, and NIOSH standards for asbestos identification
- Prep PCM slides, read QC and perform fiber counting per NIOSH 7400 Method.
Requirements:
- Must have an undergraduate degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, related science, or TEM Asbestos training course
- Physics and/or Mineralogy background a plus.
- Must have 2 years of TEM or PCM experience in asbestos testing with knowledge of:
- NYELAP regulations, Canadian standards, NVLAP, ASTM D 6480 and 5575, CARB 435, Cincinnati methods, EPA 600 interim and R-93/116, and NIOSH 7400/7402/9002, and AHERA regulations
- PCM analyst must have NIOSH 582 certificate
- Must adhere to lab safety protocols and implement safety measures such as fume hoods, PPE, and sample containment
- Must have good communication skills, be able to multi-task in high pace environment, and willing to work extended hours and occasional weekends when necessary
Preferred, but not required:
- Courses in mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, or materials science
- Research assistant or undergraduate research involving metamorphic petrology, microscopy sample prep, and mineral identification
- Experience with both TEM/PCM analysis. (Training will be provided should candidate only have experience with one of the methods).
Benefits:
- Paid vacation and holidays (annual leave increases with years of experience)
- Annual profit sharing
- Employer funded Health Saving Account
- Medical, Dental, 401(k) and 401k matching, Voluntary Benefits, Life Insurance
- Time and a half pay for overtime hours
- Compensation will be a function of experience and qualifications but will range between $50K-65K before overtime
- Relocation assistance
- Equal opportunity employer
Send resume to: smarts@desgp.com