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

  • Water Analyst
  • Water Purification Chemist
  • Water Quality Analyst
  • Water Quality Specialist
  • Water Quality Tech
  • Water Quality Technician
  • Water Treatment Specialist
  • Sample Prep Tech
  • Sample Preparation Technician
  • Sample Tech
  • Sample Technician
  • Environmental Sampling Tech
  • Environmental Sampling Technician
  • Field Sampling Tech
  • Field Sampling Technician
  • Ground Water Monitoring Tech
  • Ground Water Monitoring Technician
  • Ground Water Tech
  • Ground Water Technician
  • Smoke Tester
  • Surface Water Tech
  • Surface Water 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.

  • Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
  • Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
  • Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
  • Conduct standardized tests to ensure materials or supplies used throughout power supply systems meet processing and safety specifications.
  • Develop testing procedures.
  • Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
  • 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 test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
  • Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.

  • Test quality of materials or finished products.
  • Analyze geological samples.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.