Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Lab Technician to join our team in FLORIDA

LOCATION: Jacksonville FL 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Understand and follow laboratory SOPs before implementation.
• Learn, establish, and execute SOPs.

• Understand the basic operation of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Sample preparation, testing, and data acquisition.
• Perform testing, of metals on ICP, COD, and volatile solvents on Gas Chromatography; Ensure test equipment is clean, maintained, and in good working order.
• Run Metals for Hourly Compliance samples which the operator brings to the Lab.
• Collect, prepare, and send compliance Samples to outside Lab Twice a month.
• Check the calendar log for weekly PH Calibration and finish twice a week before Friday if it’s not done.
• Document all necessary information in offloading tickets for incoming loads including comments for additional surcharges.
• Check timesheet is filled up correctly.
• Run daily Composite Samples (from incoming loads) on ICP, GC, and COD.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work area.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, equipment lists, and chemicals/reagents.
• Monitor and log lab environmental conditions.
• Conducts all activities safely and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to legibly and accurately complete records.
• Work well, professionally, and effectively with co-workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience or willingness to work in a lab environment (coursework may be acceptable).
• Familiar with metals and chemicals.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Must be able to formulate and communicate ideas, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work both independently with little guidance, and within a collaborative group environment;
• Experience ordering supplies and maintaining the proper laboratory functions;
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Analytical laboratory experience;
• Lab experience with plants;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and use of hands;
• Frequently requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials;

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest levels of service;
• Excellent attendance and reliability;
• Adherence to company policies and procedures;
• Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality in every aspect of the job.
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k) plan
• 10-12 hour shifts daily; consistent and steady work schedules
• Growing industry
• Team environment
• Local work, return to home terminal daily
• Hourly pay with overtime
• Industry-leading equipment and technology
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee referral bonus program