EcoToxicology Laboratory Technician

EcoAnalysts, Inc. is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Port Gamble, WA team of dedicated aquatic toxicologists. The Port Gamble Environmental Laboratory is a consulting laboratory focused on performing aquatic toxicity testing on water, sediment, and other matrices. The primary responsibilities for this position will include general lab maintenance activities, aquatic toxicology testing support, and cleaning of labware. An adjusted schedule to include weekend days may be required. Full-time and part-time positions will be considered. Duties associated with this role may include assisting with any aspect of the laboratory including (but not limited to): water quality measurements, maintaining of test organism cultures, data entry, and field work. Coursework and a strong background in biology and chemistry are desirable. Students working toward a degree in Marine or Aquatic Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Toxicology, or related field are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS (or working toward) in Marine or Aquatic Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Toxicology, or a related field.

  • Knowledgeable of basic information regarding animal care and husbandry, water quality parameters and characteristics, and principles of aquatic research and laboratory testing.

  • The ability to follow protocols, chain of command, and to ask questions when discrepancies arise.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Proficient at reading, writing, timely communication, and meeting deadlines.

  • Works well independently and within a team setting (proactive, quick learner that is detail oriented, ability to multitask).

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude is an absolute necessity.

  • Reliability and flexibility in schedule, with weekend availability.

  • Ability to work long hours standing and lift/move heavy objects.

  • Ability to perform work in an efficient manner and continually improve.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a laboratory setting.

  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred, but not required (on the job training will be provided).

About EcoAnalysts
Our mission, or our primary purpose, at EcoAnalysts is to help our clients make highly informed decisions.

EcoAnalysts, Inc. is an ecological consulting firm established in 1995 with the purpose of helping our clients make highly informed decisions around ecological conditions. Owned and operated by aquatic ecologists, EcoAnalysts brings high ecological expertise to our clients. We provide ecological field sampling, laboratory, and consulting services to a variety of Federal and state agencies, municipalities, tribes, consulting/engineering firms, and various industrial clients, such as power, mining, manufacturing, transport, etc. EcoAnalysts has conducted ecological work in every state and Canadian province. We are a small business by federal contracting standards ($16.5mm), we employ a range of 60-75 people, we have physical offices in Idaho, Missouri, Florida and Washington state.

Full Time Employee Benefits

  • We provide reimbursement toward qualifying health insurance through an ICHRA

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Employee SIMPLE retirement plan with immediate vesting and company match


Location: Port Gamble, Washington
Starting Pay: Based on experience, Entry-level starting at $16.50/hour
Start Date: When filled
Conditions: Three month probationary period

Please follow these steps to apply:

  1. Complete the Employment Application

  2. Email a resume, cover letter and references to: hr@ecoanalysts.com

EcoAnalysts, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment shall be given fair and equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or national origin, except that minimum age limits imposed by law are observed.