Laboratory Technician – Environmental Analytics & Compliance

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC seeks a Laboratory Technician to support facility operations by performing analytical testing on processed materials and outbound waste streams to verify material characteristics and meet customer specifications.

You will collaborate with Operations, QA/QC, and Site Leadership, maintain lab records, calibrate equipment, and ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT and environmental regulations while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's preferred in chemistry or related science.
• 1–3 years laboratory/environmental/chemical processing or waste management experience preferred.
• Experience performing laboratory analysis on industrial, environmental, or waste materials preferred.
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques and lab instrumentation; quality control procedures.
• Experience operating and calibrating lab equipment (pH meters, balances, GC, GC/MS, ICP, calorimeters, microcoulometers).
• Ability to prepare samples, document results, and maintain testing records.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Able to follow SOPs and testing protocols; proficient in MS Office and lab data systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to convey technical information to Operations and QA.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses on processed materials, treatment batches, and outbound waste streams to verify characteristics and customer specifications.
• Provide analytical data to verify blend quality and compliance with specs.
• Prepare samples and perform routine testing per procedures and quality standards.
• Record and maintain laboratory results in databases/LIMS; calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Communicate results and trends to Operations and Site Leadership to support decisions.
• Assist with evaluating treatment performance and blend adjustments via lab analysis.
• Generate laboratory reports and manage inventory and housekeeping in the lab.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology

Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and lab data systems

Excellent verbal and written communication

Tools

pH meters

GC/GC/MS

ICP instruments

Calorimeters

GC/GC-MS

Job description

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC seeks a Laboratory Technician to support facility operations by performing analytical testing on processed materials and outbound waste streams to verify material characteristics and meet customer specifications.

You will collaborate with Operations, QA/QC, and Site Leadership, maintain lab records, calibrate equipment, and ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT and environmental regulations while upholding safety and quality.