Laboratory Technician I

Company Overview Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team. 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 This position is responsible for performing lab tests on incoming/outgoing shipments and assists Supervisor with treatability studies. The position includes monitoring safety regulations and equipment usage, initiating work orders for repairs, maintaining production logs and QC paperwork, and logging test results in CORE waste management software. Perform wet chemistry test on inbound/outbound load QC samples. Perform PCB analysis on QC samples. Maintain compliance and comply with Waste Analysis Plan (WAP). Complete and submit QC/QA documents to Operations. File, electronically, the completed QC/QA document. Review QC/QA test results to Waste profile Sheet to determine if results match profile. Process (consolidate) waste samples into larger containers. Package Samples to ship off site for testing. Communicate off-specification materials to managers. Conduct toolbox talks and area inspections. Communicate with Lab QC Supervisor to accomplish daily goals. Promptly report any incidents, injuries or safety concerns to management. Adhere to and abide by Clean Earth safety and security policies and procedures (e.g. Cardinal Rules, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), etc.). Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management. Responsibilities may vary based on site level and/or location. Work Environment Must be able to regularly access and use general office equipment including phones, computers, copiers, etc. Must be able to work in a busy, often distracting work environment that is generally climate-controlled. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time. Ability and willingness to wear company-issued personal protection equipment (PPE) as needed, including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator. Ability to work overtime hours as needed based on business needs. Qualifications Education High school diploma or GED Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or an Environmental Sciences field preferred Experience 1+ years of prior experience working in a laboratory 2+ years of experience as a Lab QC Technician 40-hour HAZWOPER training Experience with basic lab techniques and calculations Skills Proficiency with Windows-based programs Knowledge of gas chromatography and/or ICP-OES Knowledge of chemical compatibilities Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written Benefits Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Beginning no later than January 1 2027, benefits will include participation 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr