Asbestos Polarized Light Analysts Job at SanAir Technologies Laboratory

SanAir Technologies Laboratory Richmond, VA 23236

SanAir Technologies Laboratory, Inc. has multiple positions available for Polarized Analysts. Our environmental testing laboratory offers multiple services such as asbestos, chemistry, lead, microbiology identification, and forensic testing. Our labs are growing, and we are looking to hire long-term to accommodate recent expansion and growth.

Responsibilities include:

-Sample processing, documentation, and preparation.

-Analysis of bulk and thin-section slides for asbestos mineral fibers using PLM Polarized Light Microscopy

-Determination of optical properties and visual percentages for detected asbestos grains

-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 standards for asbestos identification

Requirements:

-Must have an undergraduate degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, related science, or PLM Asbestos training course

-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:

-2 years of PLM experience in asbestos testing preferred

-Courses in mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, or materials science

-Research assistant or undergraduate research involving metamorphic petrology, microscopy sample prep, and mineral identification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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