Laboratory Technician

Clean Harbors; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Safe work environment

Career growth

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support sample intake, preparation, data entry and shipment of samples. The role includes handling sample boxes, labeling, organizing in refrigerators, and shipping via FedEx. Training on days before transitioning to second shift is provided.

Responsibilities also cover data entry in Winweb, QA/QC, and basic lab tasks; strong safety mindset and team collaboration are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of specialized training.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or physical science preferred.
• Solid understanding of math, chemistry and chemical testing; lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and work safely at all times.
• Enter sample data in LIMS (Winweb) based on tests requested.
• Label, organize, and store samples; discard completed samples after retention time.
• Assemble and ship sample kits; ship samples via FedEx.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and log chemicals/equipment.
• Perform analyses following procedures and calibrate instruments.
• Complete QA/QC documentation and manage waste per guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 1 year training

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or physical science (preferred)

Tools

Winweb

Job description

Clean Harbors located in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for helping with incoming, preparation, data entry and sending samples out as needed.

Shift: Monday-Friday: Second shift- 3:00pm-11:00pm; OT and Saturdays as needed; Will train on a day shift for 4-6 weeks.

Pay: $22/HR with $1.75/HR for shift differential pay

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive wages Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Collecting sample boxes from the shed (we have a cart);
• Opening boxes;
• Entering the information for the samples in our Laboratory information Management System, based on tests requested on sample chain of custody;
• Labeling samples;
• Organizing samples in refrigerators;
• Discarding completed samples when their retention time is over;
• Building sample kits to send out (placing empty jars in a cooler, sometimes assembling boxes with empty jars and then loading them onto a pallet);
• Shipping samples through Fedex;
• Maintaining inventory of consumables;
• Logging chemicals and equipment that we receive;
• Basic communication with our customers;
• Data entry in Winweb;
• Other admin tasks like scanning, sending emails etc.;
• Possibly some lab tasks;
• Performs analysis of samples following prescribed procedures, with the ability to solve minor problems;
• Calibrates and utilizes instrumentation;
• Maintenance of equipment suggests solutions to problems;
• Completes all paperwork associated with the analyses in a neat and timely fashion;
• Ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines;
• Responsibility for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices;
• Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required+ 1 year of specialized training required;
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or physical science is preferred;
• Solid understanding of math, chemistry and chemical testing preferred;
• Experience in a laboratory preferred;
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.