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

  • 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.

  • Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes, and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
  • Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.

  • Test quality of materials or finished products.