Laboratory And Administrative Assistant (Stx-178)

Laboratory and Administrative Assistant (STX-178)

ID:
STX-178
Location:
Houston
Program:
SEE

Wage/Hr:
$16.20
Hours/Week:
20
Minimum Age:
55

Being Age 55 or Older is Good for The Environment! The Senior Environmental
Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical,
and Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered program
through National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). This is a
unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be
valued. You'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are doing important
work every day. Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium when working over 60
hours in 2 week pay period, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays
Plus One Individual Holiday, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available.
This position requires a background security check including 5 year
questionnaire, fingerprinting and identification verification prior to start.
Please note that due to EPA Policy, this opportunity only applies to United
States Citizens. Local applicants only. Must live within local commuting
distance and able to work onsite as scheduled at the EPA Lab in Houston, TX.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Chemistry/Lab Work OR AA Degree in
Chemistry OR Previously completed training in Chemistry and Lab Safety

Lab safety knowledge
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook,
Copying Machine
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Duties:

Laboratory and Administrative Assistant at the R6 EPA Houston Lab (LSASD).
Provides support in the receipt/login and preparation of samples, data
entry/archival of lab data, and general administrative support of the Division's
overall science mission.

Assists with analytical lab areas such as sample preparation, setting up
equipment, cleaning glassware, or data reduction. 30%
Assists with maintaining a clean lab space such as removal of excess
equipment or labware. 30%
Backup in sample login. Provides login support, which includes unpacking
sample containers, data entry, and disposal. 15%
Provides general clerical support, such as archival of electronic data,
typing letters, maintaining calendars, etc. 25%

Other:
Potential exposure to chemicals in the lab (mostly organic solvents)
Potential exposure to chemicals in the lab (mostly organic solvents)
Required Safety Gear: Lab coat, safety goggles, disposable gloves
Safety Gear Use: Sample log in and sample preparation work

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.