About the Position

Laboratory Technician

Beaumont, TX, United States

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct all login procedures, both manual and electronic, of samples delivered to the laboratory, ensures proper labeling and paperwork.
Sub-sample a variety of waste materials, process and product samples and follows proper analytical methods required for compliance in accordance with established guidelines and training.
Conduct sample analysis on sub-samples per methods and procedures established by training and knowledge of analysis plans. Conducts QA/QC sample analysis and calibrations.
Ensure proper written and electronic documentation of all test results including QA/QC and audit sample documents prior to approval and completeness of summarizing data. Notifies appropriate supervisor or staff member of completed analysis.
Prepare reagent solutions, standards and other laboratory solutions as directed by supervisor or lead technician per guidance and training.
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. Assists in compiling and reporting of analysis date including QA/QC data for review by staff.
Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure regulatory compliance for completeness and accuracy.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
Minimum of AA degree in Chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience required
Bachelor's degree in science discipline with a working knowledge of Chemistry preferred
24 hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.

Skills

GC
GC/MS
ICAP
Mercury Vapor Analyzer
Ion Chromatography
Parr Bomb calorimeters
pH meters
TOC analyzers
balances
wet chemistry procedures

Physical Demands

Amount of time spent – Standing 50-75%, Sitting 25%, Walking 25%.
Requires close visual and hearing observation. Taste and smell may be required for some tests.
Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds distances of 10 feet. May lift up to 50-100 pounds on occasion.
Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing and entering confined spaces.
Close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus are special requirements.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

Safety Glasses: Continuously
Gloves: Continuously
Hard Hat: Occasionally
Clothing/Coveralls (Tyvek, Poly Coated Tyvek, etc.): Continuously
Hearing Protection: Occasionally
Respirator (Full Face): Frequently
Steel-toed boots: Occasionally
Apron: Occasionally

We Offer

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.

About the Company

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.

Laboratory Technician

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