REQUIREMENTS: \* Must be at least 18 years of age. \* Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry or Biology, or a related discipline. \* 2 years\'
or more experience in biological and microbiological testing. \*
Experience with health and safety in laboratory environment. \*
Experience with ISO standards, ASTM standards. \* Requires the ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. \* Ability to
work well with Tribal members, the general public, private landowners,
and stakeholder organizations in a courteous, professional, and
efficient manner. \* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
especially Excel. \* Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in
English. \* This is a Covered position and is subject to pre-employment
drug testing and criminal history background check, which includes
fingerprinting. \* Must have employment eligibility in the United
States. \* Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: \* Masters of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or
other related discipline. \* Experience with DNA/RNA extraction and
analysis, qPCR instrumentation and software, spectrophotometer, and
fluorescence-based analysis. \* Working knowledge of Treatment in the
Same Manner as a State (TAS) which permits several federal environmental
laws to be implemented and managed by Tribal environmental programs. \*
Working knowledge of Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. \* Working
knowledge of grant management requirements, including working within the
limitations of grant work plans and budgets. \* Experience or interest
in assisting in small boat operations. JOB DUTIES: \* Work as part of a
team to implement the Tribe\'s Environmental Program. \* Collaboratively
coordinate with other staff for field collection of environmental
samples in various terrain, often rough and in commiserate conditions.
Environmental sampling often performed on a water body from the
operation of a small water craft/vessel. \* Implement testing activities
for environmental matrices and cultural materials for human health
protection, as associated with the CTCLUSI Tribal Spill Response Plan,
Land Quality Assurance Project Plan, Surface Water and Fixed Station
Quality Assurance Project Plan, the Air Quality Assurance Project Plan,
the Wastewater Treatment Monitoring Plan, the Integrated Solid Waste
Management Plan, the Non-point Source Pollution Management Plan, the
Integrated Water Quality Monitoring Strategy, the Water Quality
Standards, and possibly others as the program expands. \* Lead
biological and microbiological applications and analysis of
environmental and forensic samples using CTCLUSI\'s microscopes, FlowCam
Cyano, bacteria incubators, spectrophotometer, and the qualitative
polymerase chain reactor (qPCR). \* Independently and collaboratively
operate, maintain, and troubleshoot listed equipment. \* Perform
biological isolations and chemical extractions of all sample types
(tissue, water, sediment, vegetation, unknown substances) and analyze
them appropriately following standard methods. \* Undertake method
research and development as needed. WAGE: \$60,640.32/yr. JOB SITE:
Tribal Administrative Office 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Science in Chemistry or Biology, or a related discipline. \* 2 years\'
or more experience in biological and microbiological testing. \*
Experience with health and safety in laboratory environment. \*
Experience with ISO standards, ASTM standards. \* Requires the ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. \* Ability to
work well with Tribal members, the general public, private landowners,
and stakeholder organizations in a courteous, professional, and
efficient manner. \* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
especially Excel. \* Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in
English. \* This is a Covered position and is subject to pre-employment
drug testing and criminal history background check, which includes
fingerprinting. \* Must have employment eligibility in the United
States. \* Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: \* Masters of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or
other related discipline. \* Experience with DNA/RNA extraction and
analysis, qPCR instrumentation and software, spectrophotometer, and
fluorescence-based analysis. \* Working knowledge of Treatment in the
Same Manner as a State (TAS) which permits several federal environmental
laws to be implemented and managed by Tribal environmental programs. \*
Working knowledge of Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. \* Working
knowledge of grant management requirements, including working within the
limitations of grant work plans and budgets. \* Experience or interest
in assisting in small boat operations. JOB DUTIES: \* Work as part of a
team to implement the Tribe\'s Environmental Program. \* Collaboratively
coordinate with other staff for field collection of environmental
samples in various terrain, often rough and in commiserate conditions.
Environmental sampling often performed on a water body from the
operation of a small water craft/vessel. \* Implement testing activities
for environmental matrices and cultural materials for human health
protection, as associated with the CTCLUSI Tribal Spill Response Plan,
Land Quality Assurance Project Plan, Surface Water and Fixed Station
Quality Assurance Project Plan, the Air Quality Assurance Project Plan,
the Wastewater Treatment Monitoring Plan, the Integrated Solid Waste
Management Plan, the Non-point Source Pollution Management Plan, the
Integrated Water Quality Monitoring Strategy, the Water Quality
Standards, and possibly others as the program expands. \* Lead
biological and microbiological applications and analysis of
environmental and forensic samples using CTCLUSI\'s microscopes, FlowCam
Cyano, bacteria incubators, spectrophotometer, and the qualitative
polymerase chain reactor (qPCR). \* Independently and collaboratively
operate, maintain, and troubleshoot listed equipment. \* Perform
biological isolations and chemical extractions of all sample types
(tissue, water, sediment, vegetation, unknown substances) and analyze
them appropriately following standard methods. \* Undertake method
research and development as needed. WAGE: \$60,640.32/yr. JOB SITE:
Tribal Administrative Office 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Job ID: 484526722
Originally Posted on: 7/9/2025
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