Lab Tech II

Veolia | North America; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a Lab Technician I to perform routine analysis of hazardous waste samples, ensuring QA/QC and regulatory compliance. You will document results, troubleshoot equipment, and support laboratory operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to procedures.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Chemistry and 1–2 years of lab experience; metals analysis (ICP-OES) and GC experience are preferred. This is an on-site position in Arkadelphia, AR.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science is preferred.
• 1–2 years of prior laboratory work experience is required.
• Experience with metals analysis (ICP-OES) and GC usage is required.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in all Lab Technician I essential duties and responsibilities.
• Sample a variety of incoming waste materials and determine analytical methods.
• Ensure proper documentation of all test results including QA/QC.
• Maintain calibration and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
• Collect paperwork for approvals and summarize data.
• Perform routine audits of logs to ensure compliance.
• Work in at least one advanced area (metals/PCB analysis) with supervision.
• Identify and report result anomalies to management.
• Follow procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Assist with general lab housekeeping and waste disposal.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer orientation

Computer literacy

Typing 30 wpm

Education

Associate’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred

Job description

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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, and 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.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Responsible for performing routine tasks and simple analysis of hazardous waste samples utilizing prescribed procedures in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines. May perform specialized analysis under the direction of a chemist in support and relation with applied quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Proficient in all Lab Technician I essential duties and responsibilities.
• Sample a variety of incoming waste materials and determine proper analytical methods required for compliance in accordance with established guidelines and training.
• Ensure proper written and electronic documentation of all test results including QA/QC and audits sample documents prior to approval and completeness of summarizing data.
• Maintain proficiency of troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
• Gather appropriate paperwork for management approvals and notify staff of any incomplete sections needing attention. Compiles and reports analysis data including QA/QC data for review.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure federal regulation compliance for completeness and error corrections.
• Experienced in at least one advanced area, (metals/PCB analysis) and able to function and produce at high levels with minimum supervision and able to do routine troubleshooting on those instruments.
• Be able to identify and bring to the attention of management result anomalies in a timely manner and troubleshoot common mistakes that a Lab Technician I may not recognize.
• Must be able to recognize the importance of following procedures.
• Perform lab housekeeping and sample management duties to ensure a clean and safe work area. Labels lab waste containers and properly disposes of lab waste per guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in Chemistry required
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
• Prior laboratory work experience of 1-2 years required
• Must have experience with metals analysis (ICP-OES) and Gas Chromatography (GC) use

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer orientation
• Knowledge of computer programs
• Minimum typing speed of 30wpm

Additional Information

Benefits

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

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.