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Lab Technician

Clean Harbors
Metairie, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026

Safety-Kleen Systems , in Metairie , LA , is hiring for a Laboratory Technician to join their safety conscious teams! This team member is responsible for the routine analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties. This role requires regular travel between our St. Rose and Metairie laboratory locations. The selected candidate will alternate work locations on a weekly basis, with one week assigned to St. Rose and the next week assigned to Metairie. Both facilities are located within approximately 10 miles of each other.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 6AM-2:30PM; Occasional Saturday as needed.

Hourly Wage Range: $22/HR based on experience

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
  • Competitive wages, and weekly overtime available
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Positive and safe work environments
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

  • Utilizing basic instrumentation, performs basic analysis of samples following prescribed procedures; Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures. Adherence to all facility specific waste analysis plans
  • Completes all paperwork associated with the analysis in a neat and timely fashion
  • Ensures that all work meets applicable Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) guidelines.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment that is in compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations as well as all applicable company Health & Safety and Compliance protocols.
  • Reviews all applicable laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) annually and retains satisfactory knowledge on SOP quizzes
  • Responsibility for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices.

What does it take to work for Safety-Kleen?

  • Must be willing and able to work at both the St. Rose, LA and Metairie, LA facilities on a rotating weekly schedule. Locations are approximately 10 miles apart.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or another related science field required;
  • Ability to review, verify, and maintain accurate records in electronic databases and tracking systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to accurately maintain laboratory records, analyze data, and prepare reports.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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