How do they match: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

  • Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

  • Sample Prep Tech
  • Sample Preparation Technician
  • Sample Tech
  • Sample Technician
  • Energy and Conservation Tech
  • Energy and Conservation Technician
  • Environmental Sampling Tech
  • Environmental Sampling Technician
  • Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
  • Field Sampling Tech
  • Field Sampling Technician
  • Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility Technician

  • 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.

  • Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
  • Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
  • Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
  • Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
  • Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
  • Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.

  • Record research or operational data.
  • Analyze geological samples.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.