Environmental Lab Technician: Water Quality Analysis

Veolia North America; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Laboratory Technician to analyze used water samples and quality-control data. The role involves chemical, biological, and physical testing, data compilation, and field support, with a Monday–Friday schedule in a lab setting.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in chemistry or biology and have up to two years of related lab experience. Proficiency with analytical equipment and strong documentation are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent, with coursework in qualitative and quantitative chemistry or biology preferred.
• Master the techniques of industrial laboratory analysis.
• Zero to two years experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to use laboratory apparatus and equipment to perform accurate, repeatable work and to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience in the use of certain analytical chemistry equipment such as gas chromatography, calorimeter, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Adequately complete laboratory documentation.
• Perform equipment maintenance according to established procedures.
• Monitor non-standard results with the coordinator.
• Perform various maintenance tasks in the laboratory (eg work areas).
• Perform any other tasks deemed compatible with its function, when required by the department

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Initiative

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Learning ability

Education

Associate’s degree in chemistry or biology

Tools

Gas chromatography

Calorimeter

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a Laboratory Technician to analyze used water samples and quality-control data. The role involves chemical, biological, and physical testing, data compilation, and field support, with a Monday–Friday schedule in a lab setting.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in chemistry or biology and have up to two years of related lab experience. Proficiency with analytical equipment and strong documentation are expected.