Environmental Laboratory Technician

Beckton Environmental Laboratories, INC; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckton Environmental Laboratories, INC seeks an Environmental Laboratory Technician to join our team and contribute to reliable analyses while meeting quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

You will prepare samples, run analyses per SOPs and EPA methods, operate and maintain instruments, and assist with calibration curves and method validations. Bilingual in Spanish and English and a chemistry-related bachelor's degree are required, with teamwork and accuracy emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences with a concentration in Chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work as part of a team with high quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, solutions, standards, and reference materials for analysis.
• Perform chemical analyses in accordance with SOPs and applicable EPA methods.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform basic preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Prepare and work with calibration curves.
• Perform calculations and complete documentation related to analyses.
• Review results to ensure QC/QA compliance and notify supervisor of deviations.
• Meet analytical holding times and deadlines for reporting results.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and organized.
• Comply with health and safety requirements and use PPE.
• Participate in method validations, proficiency testing, and other lab tasks.

Skills

Bilingual SP/EN

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry

Job description

We are seeking an Environmental Laboratory Technician to join our team and contribute to the performance of reliable analyses, while meeting our quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, solutions, standards, and reference materials for analysis.
• Perform chemical analyses in accordance with SOPs and applicable EPA methods.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform basic preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Prepare and work with calibration curves.
• Perform calculations and complete documentation related to analyses.
• Review results to ensure compliance with QC/QA requirements and notify the supervisor of any deviations.
• Meet analytical holding times and established deadlines for reporting results.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized.
• Comply with health and safety requirements and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in method validations, proficiency testing, and other tasks necessary for laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences with a concentration in Chemistry
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in environmental laboratories.
• Knowledge of SOPs, quality control, and method validation in environmental chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of analytical techniques such as titrations, gravimetry, extractions, digestions, distillations, potentiometric techniques, colorimetry, metals-related analyses, instrumental techniques, and gas chromatography (GC).
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of professional responsibility.