MidGrowing growth
Environmental Sampling Technician
Collect precise environmental samples for lab analysis
$32,000 – $60,000/yrFollow strict protocols collecting soil, water, and air samples at contaminated sites.
Highlights
Common tasks
Collect samples per protocol, document chain of custody, decontaminate equipment, and ship samples.
Potential downsides
Repetitive work, exposure to contaminants, and travel to unpleasant sites.
Skills
OrganizationResearchProblem solvingData analysisCritical thinkingPattern recognition
Interests
EnvironmentScienceTechnology
Industries
Sustainability
Work style
IndependentHands-onAnalytical
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