Laboratory and Administrative Assistant (STX-178) - National Older Worker Career Center

Houston, TX

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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.

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