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If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting environmental work - Serco has a great opportunity for you. This entry level Environmental Associate Chemist position involves laboratory testing and support for environmental sample matrices including but not limited to air, water, sludge, and soil. This position is located in our Environmental Laboratory in Kansas City.

The Environmental Associate Chemist will assist with the performance of established air and chemical analyses, instrument calibrations and maintenance, handling field and laboratory equipment, and supply inventory. We will provide the ideal candidate with on-the-job training and offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and expanding knowledge and skills.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support to the inorganic extractions, metals preparation, and wet chemistry labs as well as the air laboratory

• Be responsible for supporting the analytical laboratory by cleaning glassware, checking inventory, analyzing samples, validating data, and supporting sample and waste consolidation and disposal

Qualifications

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental procedures and be able to apply this knowledge while performing assigned laboratory tasks

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and perform mathematical calculations

• Ability to provide instrumentation and laboratory support for tasks such as instrument setup, calibration, testing, maintenance, maintaining/updating equipment SOPs and manuals and analysis

• A valid driver's license with a safe driving record

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Ability to work in all weather conditions (hot/cold temperatures, sun/rain)

Desired skills :

• Ability to multi-task

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Environmental training (e.g., 40- or 24- Hour HazMat certification), familiarity with air monitoring/environmental sample collection devices and maintenance, and data recording and processing

• Familiarity with laboratory proceedures and equipment

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and work in a laboratory, apply today!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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ID 64993

Recruiting Location : Location US-KS-Kansas City

Category Other

Position Type Full-Time

Security Clearance Other

Clearance Details Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Public Trust

Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position