Lab Technician

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Lab Technician to join our team in Mobile. Job Summary Are you passionate about environmental science and the health and safety of your community? Do you enjoy lab testing and chemistry? If so, Liquid Environmental Solutions is looking for a Lab Technician like you! As a Lab Technician, you will ensure that all liquids maintain safe properties and chemistry as they are cleaned in our liquid processing plant. You are conscientious, attentive to details, and are confident in your abilities to protect the health of the environment. Scope of Accountability Good customer service skills. Must be capable of handling a fast‑paced work environment. Receive incoming trucks and verify information on offloading tickets and manifests. Perform routine chemical and physical analysis of wastewater/industrial water from incoming tankers prior to disposal at the facility to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal environmental compliance regulations. Prepare solutions, standards, and reagents for laboratory analyses in accordance with the SOP. Conduct monthly inventory of chemicals, reagents, solutions, and other supplies and equipment essential to laboratory operation. Clean and maintain laboratory glassware. General housekeeping within the laboratory. Perform pre‑approval testing on samples dropped off by customers. Analyze the data and determine approval/rejection status. Prepare a report on the results of analyses conducted. Perform quality control and quality assurance tests and maintain quality control procedures in the laboratory. Maintain equipment and apparatus used in all tests and analysis. Assist plant operators during downtime, as needed. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures as well as federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Maintain accurate files; enter test results into the computer and generate invoices for billing. Manage regulatory paperwork (manifests, bills of lading, logbooks, etc.) in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations for proper recordkeeping. Serve as a technical liaison between customers and other departments of the facility. Develop expertise in understanding chemistry of liquids to become a subject matter expert. Coordinate with the laboratory supervisor on other projects as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 1+ year of experience working as a lab technician. 3 hours of college chemistry (wastewater experience may be substituted). Willingness and ability to work outside and inside, regardless of weather conditions. Basic knowledge of laboratory personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety. Basic computer skills (data entry, Microsoft Office Suite). Professional appearance and demeanor. What We Offer Competitive salary. Medical/dental/vision benefits. Paid time off. Paid holidays. 401(k) and matching. Employee referral program. Schedule 8‑hour shift. Experience Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred). Salary $38,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year. Equal Opportunity Employer Liquid Environmental Solutions is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr