Laboratory Technician

Veolia; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Lab Technician to sample and analyze waste, manage hazardous waste storage, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in chemistry and has experience in the hazardous waste industry. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension and benefits package

Training and coaching programs

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations 347, Schedule 4 is required.
• Able to operate lab instruments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sampling and analyzing waste in the facility.
• Ensure compliance with ECA and health and safety standards.
• Identify waste disposal methods according to regulations.
• Maintain integrity of laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Centrifuge operation knowledge

Resourcefulness

Good work ethic

Leadership skills

Team player

Customer orientation

Lab instrumentation knowledge

Good communication skills

Troubleshooting ability

Organizational 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.

www.veolianorthamerica.com

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;
• Tracks and collects Certificates of Disposal;
• Assists 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..ie waste identification, lab packs;
• Any 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;
• Enforces 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 trouble shoot;
• 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.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Additional Information

• 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.