Chemist I

Veolia | North America; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America seeks a Laboratory Technician in Fernley, NV to analyze waste stream samples, manage reagents inventory, maintain instruments, and enter data for reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities include QA/QC, safety compliance, instrument upkeep, and collaboration with the team in a fast-paced environment; salary starts at $25/hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemistry or biology required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Effective communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Follow permit requirements to collect and test samples using approved methods.
• Enter quantities, volumes and results into waste management software.
• Perform QA/QC screening as dictated by permit and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelors in chemistry or biology

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Company Description

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.

In this position you’ll be responsible for completing analysis of the waste stream samples per SOPs and waste analysis plan, inventory control for lab reagents, maintenance of the samples/instruments, data entry, analytical equipment usage, associated filing and administrative activities within the laboratory

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow permit requirements to collect and test compounds and samples, using applied methods techniques.
• Enter quantities, volumes and analytical results into waste management software
• Perform QA/QC analytical screening parameters as dictated by permit. Follow all approved Laboratory SOPs
• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety standards including the proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemical agents.
• Operating and maintain laboratory equipment
• Performs other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

The hourly pay for this position starts at $25.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelordegree in chemistry or biology
• Ability to work in team and fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while conducting lab tests
• Ability to lift 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to complete 40-hour OSHA training with 8-hour refresher courses

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years Bench experience in analytical chemistry
• Knowledge OSHA Regulations
• 2+ years experience in Hazardous Waste Industry

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package 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.

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.