Lab Tech

Overview 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: Perform testing of inbound and process materials to hazard class and better manage the waste using various laboratory techniques, fingerprint screens, and cyanide analysis. This position is a great way to begin your career with Veolia, with several career growth opportunities within the laboratory and across Veolia. Job Details Union: Yes Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Sauget, IL 62201; Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Primary Duties / Responsibilities Under direct supervision, perform routine tasks and simple analysis on hazardous waste samples utilizing prescribed procedures following company and regulatory guidelines and other wet chemistry methodologies to determine the nature of hazardous substances and ensure regulatory compliance. Gain experience with instruments such as gas chromatographs, calorimeters, flash point testers, ICPs, Mercury Analyzers, Ion Chromatography, pH meters, and Bomb Calorimeters. Includes site-specific training in the environmental side of waste management. Qualifications Education / Experience / Background: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred Prior laboratory work experience of 2-4 years required The ability to use laboratory apparatus and equipment to perform safely, accurate, reproducible work and define problems, collect data, troubleshoot and draw valid conclusions. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong team player Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines Strong customer orientation Professional attitude in communication with internal/external customers Training & Benefits Veolia will train on the following: Hazwoper; Chemical hygiene; Analytical parameters; Techniques; SOPs; Waste management; Departmental Operating Procedures; Safety; OSHA; Instrumentation and Maintenance; Reagent Standard Preparation; Supply Inventory. Targeted Hourly Pay: $27.58 Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more. Coverage & Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr