Analytical Laboratory Technician – Metals & Toxics Testing

YSI Inc.; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support team efforts in analyzing facility effluent and ensuring compliance with EPA testing methods and Evoqua SOPs. You will enter results into databases, perform sampling, testing, and acceptance of client waste deliveries, and maintain calibration of instruments.

The role requires an AA or equivalent in chemistry or related field and at least one year of industrial analytical testing experience, with knowledge of metals, cyanides, and toxics.

Qualifications

• Minimum AA or equivalent in chemistry, environmental science or chemical engineering.
• At least one year of industrial, inorganic analytical testing experience.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry related to metals, cyanides and toxics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze facility effluent following EPA methods and SOPs.
• Enter results into databases and report to appropriate personnel.
• Perform sampling, testing and acceptance of client waste deliveries.
• Enter information into computer database and tag waste per RCRA Part B.
• Provide notification if a discrepancy is identified.
• Operate laboratory instruments and calibrate to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct wet chemical analysis per SOPs and maintain reagents.
• Maintain lab safety meetings and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory testing

EPA testing methods

PPE and safety awareness

Data entry / databases

Education

AA in chemistry or related

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Database software

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support team efforts in analyzing facility effluent and ensuring compliance with EPA testing methods and Evoqua SOPs. You will enter results into databases, perform sampling, testing, and acceptance of client waste deliveries, and maintain calibration of instruments.

The role requires an AA or equivalent in chemistry or related field and at least one year of industrial analytical testing experience, with knowledge of metals, cyanides, and toxics.