Lab Tech II

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

About the role

Responsible for performing routine tasks and simple analysis of hazardous waste samples utilizing prescribed procedures in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines. May perform specialized analysis under the direction of a chemist in support and relation with applied quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in all Lab Technician I essential duties and responsibilities.
• Sample a variety of incoming waste materials and determine proper analytical methods required for compliance in accordance with established guidelines and training.
• Ensure proper written and electronic documentation of all test results including QA/QC and audits sample documents prior to approval and completeness of summarizing data.
• Maintain proficiency of troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
• Gather appropriate paperwork for management approvals and notify staff of any incomplete sections needing attention. Compiles and reports analysis data including QA/QC data for review.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure federal regulation compliance for completeness and error corrections.
• Experienced in at least one advanced area (metals/PCB analysis) and able to function and produce at high levels with minimum supervision and able to do routine troubleshooting on those instruments.
• Identify and bring to the attention of management result anomalies in a timely manner and troubleshoot common mistakes that a Lab Technician I may not recognize.
• Recognize the importance of following procedures.
• Perform lab housekeeping and sample management duties to ensure a clean and safe work area. Labels lab waste containers and properly disposes of lab waste per guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with an emphasis in Chemistry required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.
• Prior laboratory work experience of 1-2 years required.
• Must have experience with metals analysis (ICP-OES) and Gas Chromatography (GC) use.

Skills

• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Knowledge of computer programs.
• Minimum typing speed of 30wpm.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan.