Environmental Science Technician
- Ideal for those passionate about protecting the environment and public health.
- Play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating pollution sources.
- Unique chance to work both in labs and outdoors, collecting vital environmental data.
💰 Earn $47K-$80K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
- Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
- Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Thinking and problem solving
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having support
- Personal relationships
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Environmental Science Technician
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