Job Summary  

Choleta is hiring a skilled Laboratory Technician to support laboratory activities required to maintain long-term datasets to evaluate the health and productivity of experimental forests within a federal facility.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: No  

Job Classification: Permanent; Full-Time 

Duty Station: Otto, North Carolina   

Travel: Up to 10% contingent on business needs  

Duties/Responsibilities  

• Maintains and operates laboratory analytical equipment 

• Conducts chemical analysis of laboratory samples 

• Maintains datasets of analytical results including quality assurance  

• Prepares water, soil, and vegetation for chemical analysis 

• Performs regular maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment 

• Maintains adequate stock of samples and consumables and working with the laboratory manager to reorder necessary items 

• Provides technical guidance to other staff members and volunteers 

• Follows established quality assurance protocols and safety guidelines 

• Provides training on equipment as needed 

• Maintains datasets of analytical results including quality assurance 

• Assists in making data available to SRS scientists as needed 

• Preforms chemical analyses of samples using specialized lab equipment, including, but not limited to:  

• Shimadzu TOC-L/TNM-L analyzer 

• Thermo Scientific Orion A211 pH analyzer 

• Astoria 2 Autoanalyzer 

• Thermo Scientific Flash 1112 elemental analyzer 

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  

Required Skills/Abilities  

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Skills in 

• Chemical analysis of water, soil and vegetation samples 

• Colorimetric methods for liquid chemical analysis 

• Methods for total nitrogen and carbon analysis 

• Methods for elemental analysis 

• Measurement of pH and conductivity 

• Quality assurance procedures for analysis of environmental samples 

• Basic laboratory skills 

• Use of balances 

• Use of pipettes 

• Cleaning glassware 

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures 

• Ability to follow safety protocols  

Education and Experience  

• Required: Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or related field 

• Required: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in related field  

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or related field 

• Preferred: Previous laboratory experience preferred, particularly in agricultural, biological, or environmental testing 

Physical Requirements  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. 

Benefits  

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:  

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account (HSA)  

• MDLIVE 

• Benefit Hub 

• Paid Annual Leave/PTO 

• Paid Sick Leave  

• Paid Holidays  

• 401(k)  

• Basic Life 

• Voluntary Life Insurance  

• Accident Insurance  

• Short Term Disability 

• Long Term Disability 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

Pre-employment Requirements  

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings:  government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check.  In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work.  Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process. 

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.