Office Technical Support (Part-Time)

The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a part-time contractor position; Office Technical Support with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Corvallis, OR. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Bachelor’s grad to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:

·       Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;

·       Interacting with other members of the development team as well as EPA scientists;

·       Liaison with PESD communications to highlight SHEM activities; and

·       Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.

Location: This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Corvallis, OR

Salary: $21.37 per hour.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required.

·       Experience with basic safety requirements in a laboratory;

·       A knowledge of chemistry and chemical interactions is required;

·       Strong written, oral and electronic communication skills; and

·       Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, etc.

Within ORD, the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA) provides the science needed to understand the complex interrelationship between people and nature in support of assessments and policy to protect human health and ecological integrity. The Pacific Ecological Systems Division (PESD) located in CPHEA’s mission includes predictive (modeling) capabilities regarding the effects of future land, water, air and chemical use, as well as for evaluating climate and sustainability scenarios. PESD scientists address important scientific issues in formulating public policies and regulations to protect and manage ecological resources and achieve sustainable futures. They also collaborate with scientists at other EPA research facilities and at research institutions throughout the world.

·       Be at least 18 years of age and

·       Have earned at least a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a closely related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and

·       Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.