CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small‑Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list.  CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders. 

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Transcend Solutions a critical role in delivering specialized solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Lab Technician will support Transcend’s growing in-house testing capabilities by performing analytical evaluations related to contaminant identification, particle characterization, filter media integrity, and separation efficiency. This role is essential to helping customers resolve process upsets, verify filtration performance, and ensure our engineered solutions deliver measurable results. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate laboratory instruments used in contamination analysis and filter testing.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Laboratory Testing & Analysis

• Conduct testing to identify particle size, physical characteristics, and chemical composition of
• contaminants to support root cause analysis.
• Perform microscopy and spectroscopy analyses including SEM and Energy Dispersive
• Spectroscopy (EDS).
• Evaluate filter porosity, media integrity, and chemical composition of new and used filters to
• support optimization of filter performance.
• Support collaboration with third-party labs for filter efficiency and separation performance testing.

Technical Support & Reporting

• Generate detailed test reports summarizing findings, results, and recommended next steps for customers.
• Assist engineering teams with data collection needed for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) validation and advanced technical service projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation, lab records, and sample tracking.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning laboratory environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with field service technicians, application engineers, and product specialists to ensure seamless integration of lab insights into customer solutions.
• Provide timely support to customers by contributing to Transcend’s commitment to quick turnaround lab solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field. (preferred)
• 1+ year of laboratory experience (academic or professional).
• Familiarity with microscopy, filtration testing, or chemical analysis methods.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with SEM/EDS, filtration media testing, or industrial process analysis.
• Background in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial contamination analysis.
• Knowledge of CFD-related data inputs or separation technologies.

ADA Requirements:  

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods. 

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.  Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers’ facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues. 

• Compliance with company attendance standards.  

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

We Offer: 

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.  

ABOUT US 

CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO. 

ABOUT CECO 

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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