Laboratory Technician

Veolia North America; Chatham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Chatham, Ontario is seeking a Lab Technician responsible for sampling and analyzing waste, managing hazardous waste storage, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and benefits

Internal and external training programs

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Resourcefulness and initiative are essential.
• Well organized with good observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Sample and analyze waste movements in and out of facility.
• Ensure compliance with ECA and Health and Safety standards.
• Determine waste acceptability in accordance with waste analysis plan.

Skills

Centrifuge operation

Regulations 347, Schedule 4

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Lab instrumentation

Strong leadership skills

Customer orientation

Observation skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related technical discipline

Tools

ICP

GC

Karl Fisher

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Job Description

The Lab Technician carries out the responsibility of sampling, analyzing waste movements in and out of the facility. Responsible for assisting with managing hazardous waste storage, treatment, appropriate disposal, health and safety, compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies, and compliance within the laboratory.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure work within the lab is in compliance with our ECA and Health and Safety;
• Determine waste acceptability in accordance with facility’s waste analysis plan;
• Maintain and update all laboratory documents as required by company policies and procedures as well as appropriate regulatory agencies;
• Identify and authorize disposal of lab residues in accordance with regulatory requirements;
• Interpret analytical data and advise appropriate personnel in the proper treatment of waste materials;
• Operate laboratory to include waste samples, analysis of waste, storage, and appropriate disposal according to quality assurance and control standards;
• Work with appropriate in-house personnel as well as customers to streamline approvals and resolve analytical issues;
• Maintain integrity of instrumentation according to regulatory standards;
• Track and collect Certificates of Disposal;
• Assist in facility’s receiving functions as requested;
• Work with the TSR to ensure waste profiles are being created properly and provide assistance and direction as needed;
• On site services with customers as required (waste identification, lab packs);
• All lab supplies, requested will go through your direct supervisor for approval;
• Maintain awareness and share information regarding new and better methods of doing business;
• Maintain a working knowledge of current applicable regulations;
• Carry out all company policies;
• Enforce all compliance, health and safety, and other pertinent compliance issues in accordance with regulatory and company policies;
• Provide a safe and compliant work environment;
• Other duties as assigned by the Lab Coordinator/Division manager.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience of 3 to 5 years in the hazardous waste industry preferred;
• Degree in Chemistry or related technical discipline required;
• Knowledge of a Centrifuge operation an asset;
• Knowledge of regulations 347, Schedule 4;
• Resourcefulness and initiative;
• Good work ethic;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Strong team player;
• Strong customer orientation;
• Work knowledge of lab instrumentation;
• Good communication skills;
• Able to operate ICP, GC, Karl Fisher, etc.;
• Able to troubleshoot;
• Well organized and good observation skills.

Work Environment

Permanent position offered on a full time basis, with working schedules from Monday to Friday, day time. Spends 80% time in laboratory environment. Spends 20% in a plant and field environment. Makes visits to existing and potential customer facilities.

Additional Information

Why join our team of researchers?

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

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.