Environmental Chem Lab Technician (ECLT)

PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Gainesville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for Profile Verification Sampling of all “As Received” mixed waste, and in some instances, industrial waste received at Perma-Fix of Florida (PFF). The ECLT will perform tasks relating to sampling, sample documentation, and placing materials in storage at PFF. The ECLT also performs secondary QA/QC on containers to ensure adherence to PFF Waste Acceptance Criteria relating to Container integrity and storage. Sample receipt into the lab, preparation and routine analysis of samples. Storage, tracking and disposal of samples and lab generated waste.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (college, vocational or job training in a technical field preferred)
40-hour OSHA Hazwoper Certification with current 8-hr refresher
16-hour radiation safety training with current 4-hour refresher
Working knowledge of RCRA waste codes and Facility Process Codes
Working knowledge of PFF Chain of Custody for samples sent to Radiological Lab and Chemical Lab
Forklift Operator Safety Training, I/C Powered, Sit Down Counterbalanced Lift Truck
QA Admin level Training
EHS: Operations Level Training
General Safety Rules (SOP-001C)
PFF-NNSS Site Requirements Training
Annual respirator fit test qualified and ability to function in all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE)
PAS Lab: Ethics and Data Integrity Training
Written and verbal communication skills
Displays professionalism
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and follow written and oral directives
Personality conductive to teamwork

Responsibilities

Sample or inspect “As Received” mixed waste upon receipt at PFF, and maintain control of supporting documentation (Chain of Custody, Drum Inspection Logs) until delivery to on-site analytical laboratory
Maintain “Sampling Log Book” which details sampling events within TOB sample room
Verify container integrity and head space are within PFF Waste Acceptance Criteria prior to placement in proper storage area
Perform QA/QC on containers to ensure labeling and container identification is within PFF Waste Acceptance Criteria prior to placement in proper storage area
Responsible for decontamination of sampling equipment and sampling room at the end of each sampling event
Maintain sampling area in an organized and clean manner for health, safety, and administrative compliance
Liaison with treatment chemists to determine analytical needs in support of waste treatment operations
Receipt and tracking of industrial, hazardous, and/or radioactive waste samples
Upon certification, perform analyses using ICP/MS, GC/MS, GC/FID, GC/ECD, and Combustion I.C., bomb calorimetry instrumentation and/or other standard lab instruments and equipment
Preparation and analysis of laboratory standards and quality control samples
Documentation and evaluation of analytical procedures and results to ensure accuracy
Routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Management of laboratory-generated hazardous and/or radioactive wastes
Critically evaluate and interpret analytical results for quality and accuracy
Perform data regression to convert raw data to results in a format that is usable by the requestor
Organize analytical data and communicate them verbally or by written report to lab staff and requestors
Develop and implement laboratory methods and procedures in accordance with permit requirements and internal or externally imposed QC specifications, as directed by the laboratory manager
Perform other duties as assigned