Lab Tech III

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.

Union: Yes

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate: Sauget, IL 62201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Position Purpose:

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.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

• Proficient in all Lab Technician I and II essential duties and responsibilities
• Sample a variety of incoming waste materials and determines 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 notifies staff of any incomplete sections needing attention. Compiles and reports analysis data including QA/QC data for review.
• Perform periodic self audits of analytical logs to ensure federal regulation compliance for completeness and error corrections.
• Experienced in all areas, including metals/PCB analysis, and able to function and produce at high levels with minimum supervision and able to do routine troubleshooting on these instruments.
• Help management facilitate achievement of laboratory goals
• Be able to identify and bring to the attention of management result anomalies in a timely manner and trouble shoot common mistakes that a Lab Technician I or II may not recognize
• Must be able to recognize the importance of following procedures.
• Eligible for enhanced compensation for additional duties/responsibilities within Technical department, such as, labpack approvals.
• 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.

Education / Experience / Background:

• 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 2-4 years required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer orientation
• Professional attitude in communication with internal/external customer

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training

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Targeted Hourly Pay: $26.78

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.