VLS Recovery Services LLC is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one.

This position is responsible for ensuring the generation of accurate, timely and cost-effective analytical data used to support environmental decision making. Responsible for QA/QC of all inbound and outbound wastes. Also performs routine maintenance on lab equipment as well as calibrations on equipment. Maintains databases of all materials tested.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform analysis and routine sample preparation for a variety of tests to include:
  • pH
  • Bench test water treatment
  • Total Halogens
  • Flash Point
  • PCB analysis
  • Metals testing
  • BS&W analysis
  • Solvent Scan
  • BTU
• Enter completed analysis into database depending upon what type of waste tested (i.e. drums, bulk, outgoing, etc.). The database is an Access function.
• Routine calibrations on:
  • pH meter
  • Scales
• Calibration checks of all machines to include:
  • Scales
  • pH meter
  • Microcoulometers
  • GC
  • GC/MS
  • Flash Point Testers
  • ICP for metals analysis
  • Calorimeter
• Print lab analysis upon request
• Be able to adequately perform Proficiency Test (PTs) to demonstrate ability to perform required laboratory analysis.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure and well maintained
• Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required
• Establish and maintain effective communications with other departments as well as with department head

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, environmental science, biology, microbiology, physical sciences or engineering or at least 1 year of previous lab experience with machines used in the laboratory
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools

Physical Demands

• This position will require the ability to:
  • Stand/walk
  • Use hands/fingers
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Frequently lift up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift 50 pounds
  • See/hear
• This position will occasionally require you to:
  • Sit
  • Climb
  • Kneel/crouch or crawl