Laboratory Technician

About the role

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. Join the team to analyze facility effluent, perform sampling and testing, and ensure compliance with EPA and Xylem standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze facility effluent in accordance with EPA testing methods and Evoqua SOPs.
• Enter results into databases and report findings to appropriate personnel.
• Perform sampling, testing, and acceptance of client waste deliveries following SOPs.
• Enter information into computer databases and tag waste in compliance with RCRA Part B Permit.
• Provide notification if discrepancies are identified.
• Operate laboratory instruments and maintain calibration to ensure accurate test results.
• Conduct wet chemical analysis and ion exchange testing using current SOPs.
• Prepare and standardize laboratory reagent solutions; manage lab supplies and reorder as needed.
• Conduct lab safety meetings when directed and maintain housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of an AA or equivalent in chemistry, environmental science, or chemical engineering.
• One year of experience in industrial, inorganic analytical testing.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, specifically related to metals, cyanides, and toxics.
• Ability to work in proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, toxic-inorganic waste streams, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to initiate and exit the plant within one minute and respond to audible alarms.
• Ability to work in hot conditions for extended periods.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including hardhat, face shield, safety glasses, earplugs, and respirator.
• Able to traverse the building and grounds.

About Xylem

Xylem’s products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication. At Xylem, you’ll contribute to solving water issues and have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize employee well-being through inclusion, belonging, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).