Lab/Facility Technician II

Republic Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct tests and chemical analyses using laboratory equipment. The role involves handling both non-hazardous and hazardous materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and regulatory procedures.

You will collect and analyze samples, document results, calibrate instruments, and participate in hazardous waste collection and processing events.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience utilizing laboratory equipment to conduct tests and chemical analyses.
• Ability to collect environmental samples and follow protocols for sample integrity.

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, labels, and analyzes samples using correct testing equipment.
• Collects environmental monitoring samples and ensures regulatory compliance and sample integrity.
• Designs and executes laboratory testing, records observations, and interprets findings.
• Organizes and stores chemical substances according to safety instructions.
• Follows safety guidelines and maintains daily logs and equipment records.
• Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Performs hazardous waste collection and processing at special facilities and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab equipment use

Sample analysis

Safety compliance

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Hazardous waste handling

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting tests, performing chemical analyses, and executing routine technical tasks and experiments involving both non-hazardous and hazardous materials. The incumbent will work with laboratory equipment to analyze samples and substances and perform a variety of skilled and technical work. The Laboratory Technician cleans and maintains lab equipment, including calibration of equipment.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, receives, labels, and/or analyzes samples or substances using the correct testing equipment, when necessary.
• Collects a wide variety of environmental monitoring samples and implements strict protocol and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and sample integrity.
• Designs and executes laboratory testing in line with standard testing procedures, recording observations, and interpreting findings.
• Organizes and stores all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
• Follows and ensures that safety guidelines are always adhered to within the laboratory.
• Maintains daily logs and equipment record books.
• Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Performance Hazardous Waste Collection and processing at Special Waste Facilities and One-Day collection events.
• Performs hazardous waste load checking, sorting and exclusion activities at landfills and/or transfer stations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic algebra and geometry; common scales, weights, and measurements.
• Basic knowledge of soil, groundwater and gas sample collection procedures and chain-of-custody protocol.
• Skilled in using laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of the safe and effective use of lab equipment and understanding of the hazards and safety precautions relating to chemicals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Effective communicating skills both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to keep accurate and timely records and prepare a variety of reports.
• Ability to perform general lab tests on non-hazardous and hazardous substances.
• General knowledge of chemistry and/or biochemistry.
• Valid state driver's license (may be required as some locations)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience utilizing laboratory equipment to conduct tests, perform chemical analyses, and execute routine lab tasks on various materials.

The pay range for this position is $20.35 to $28.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

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