Laboratory Technician

Veolia North America, LLC; Haworth (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a laboratory technician to perform physical, chemical, and microbiological tests in our environmental lab in Haworth, NJ. You will operate ICP, HACH QuikChem and FIA instruments, maintain SOPs, and prepare reagents and standards for accurate analyses.

The role requires a science-focused degree (An Associate's is required; a Bachelor's is preferred) and proficiency with basic Office tools.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in science (chemistry, biology, environmental science) required; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical & chemical, bacteriological, microscopic tests in environmental lab operations.
• Operate ICP, HACH QuikChem & FIA lab instruments and other equipment.
• Follow SOPs for lab analysis and prepare reagents, standards, media.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Microbiological testing

Office tools

Data entry

Education

Associate's Degree in Science

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

ICP instrument

HACH QuikChem

FIA Lab Instrument

pH meter

Turbidity meter

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.

Job Description

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs physical & chemical, bacteriological, microscopic, and other tests or functions in environmental laboratory operations.
• Must operate Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma (ICP), Flow Injection Auto-Analyzer (HACH QuikChem & FIA Lab Instrument) and other specialized laboratory equipment (ex. pH meter, Turbidity meter, Colorimeter, Bench Conductivity Analyzer, Bench Ammonia Analyzer, or alternate analytical instruments).
• Must be able to understand, follow, and carry-out Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory analysis, including preparation of reagents, standards, media, and chemicals utilized in analysis.
• Must have knowledge of analytical chemistry, understand the concept of microbiological testing, and understand other concepts applicable to laboratory practices.
• Must have knowledge and ability to handle strong acids and bases, such as concentrated Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, etc.
• Must operate the wet and dry heat sterilizer and automatic laboratory glassware washing machine, when required.
• Answers telephone, completes calls and relays information, as necessary.
• Assists employees of a higher classification, as assigned.
• Performs other similar or less skilled work, as assigned.
• Operates usual office machines.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associate's Degree in Science (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science) required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have ability to work on computer, use basic Office & Google tools (ex. Excel, Access, Word), instrument software, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and perform basic math skills.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Must possess a valid Motor Vehicle License.

Physical Requirements

• Must have manual dexterity to work with small bottles and small buttons.
• Must possess audio and visual acuity.
• Must be able to smell gasses and/or odors.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $45.59 per hour.

• paid time off policies
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement plans, savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering and more

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.