Senior Laboratory Technician

Veolia Water Technologies; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

HSA/FSA options

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to perform tests, analyses, and support lab activities. You will work with various instruments, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume laboratory setting. Candidates should have a background in chemistry and experience with analytical instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and chemical handling.
• Proficiency with analytical testing equipment and multiple techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; good documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing and support per SOPs.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Manage inventory for operating materials.
• Ensure adherence to QMS requirements.
• Ensure adherence to EHS management system requirements.
• Manage tasks to meet deadlines.
• Provide support to other laboratory areas as needed.
• Follow direction from technical leaders.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Calibrate equipment

Documentation

SOP adherence

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

LabWare LIMS

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Laboratory Technician performs tests, experiments, and analyses in a laboratory setting or provides support for laboratory activities. Skilled in multiple laboratory techniques or testing areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing or laboratory support per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Manage inventory for required operating materials
• Ensure strict adherence to all Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management System requirements
• Effectively manage all assigned tasks to ensure completion by established due dates
• Provide support for other laboratory areas and complete additional tasks as assigned
• Works under the direction of technical leaders

Qualifications

Key Characteristics

• Excellent record-keeping and documentation
• Strong mathematical and scientific understanding
• Strong attention to detail
• Technical aptitude for operating scientific testing equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Knowledgeable in laboratory safety, chemical handling, scientific concepts, and analytical testing equipment
• Proficiency in multiple laboratory techniques and testing areas
• Demonstrated expertise in productivity software including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Skills in implementing process improvements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume laboratory testing environment

Preferred

• Developing skills in two or more of the following areas: spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, microscopy, electrochemistry, filtrations, extractions, gravimetry, metallography, or chromatography

Education & Experience

Required

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Chemistry or related scientific field
• 3+ years analytical laboratory experience using state-of-art analytical instrumentation or techniques

Preferred

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Chemistry or related scientific field
• 5+ years analytical laboratory experience using state-of-art analytical instrumentation or techniques
• Experience using a LabWare or similar LIMS
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 (or similar) certified organization

Additional Information

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We also offer

• Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
• Training in valuable skills
• Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
• Strong leadership team!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.