Lab Technician

Company Description

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.

Position

Purpose:

Performs a variety of chemical, biological, and physical tests required for NPDES wastewater permitl. Compiles data for reports. Responsible for performing routine tasks and analyses on samples in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. May perform specialized analysis under the direction of a site leader to support applied quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans.

Assists in special studies in the laboratory and possibly in the field.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct all login procedures, both manual and electronic, of samples delivered to the laboratory, ensuring proper labeling and paperwork.
• Sub-sample a variety of materials, process and product samples for NPDES wastewater permit and follow proper analytical methods required for compliance in accordance with established guidelines and training.
• Records and computes results from test data and maintains quality control records and charts as assigned. Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine chemical and physical properties of experimental and developmental materials and may also conduct QA/QC sample analysis and calibrations.
• 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. Notifies appropriate supervision or staff member of completed analysis.
• Prepare reagent/chemical solutions, standards and other laboratory solutions as directed by supervisor or lead technician per guidance and training.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of chemical stores. Collects and logs all Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents for chemical stores.
• Maintains and distributes as necessary, current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for applicable methods. Informs Laboratory Supervisory immediately of any personnel, equipment, instrument and material problems and SOP or methodology deviations. Responds to and documents any necessary corrective action.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs and data to ensure regulatory compliance for completeness and accuracy.
• Sets up equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control. Cleans and makes minor repairs on laboratory apparatus and equipment and ensures a high standard of housekeeping, quality control and safety.
• May also label lab waste containers and properly dispose of lab waste per established guidelines.
• May assist in other areas or with special projects directed.

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of the time in a lab environment.
• Typically spends 10 - 20% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Company service vehicles are used as required.
• Possible Work Hazards:
  May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, airborne particles, and noise, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards. Frequently exposed to toxic and caustic chemicals

Education/Experience/Background:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent, with coursework in qualitative and quantitative Chemistry or biology preferred.
• Zero to two years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to use laboratory apparatus and equipment to perform accurate, repeatable work and to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw…