Lab Tech III

Veolia Environnement SA•Sauget, IL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform testing of inbound and process materials to hazard class/ better manage the waste utilizing various laboratory techniques, fingerprint screens, cyanide analysis. This position is a great way to begin your career with Veolia. Veolia has several career growth opportunities within the laboratory and across Veolia. Under direct supervision, responsible for performing routine tasks and simple analysis on hazardous waste samples utilizing prescribed procedures following company and regulatory guidelines and other wet chemistry methodologies to determine the nature of hazardous substances and ensure regulatory compliance. Analysts will gain a host of experience typically in less than two years on various instruments such as gas chromatographs, calorimeters, flash point testers, ICPs, Mercury Analyzers, Ion Chromatography, pH meter, and Bomb Calorimeters. As well as site-specific training in the environmental side of waste management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
Prior laboratory work experience of 2-4 years required
The ability to use laboratory apparatus and equipment to perform safely, accurate, reproducible work and define problems, collect data, troubleshoot and draw valid conclusions.
Strong team player
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
Strong customer orientation
Professional attitude in communication with internal/external customer
Ability to commute or relocate to Sauget, IL 62201

Nice To Haves

Veolia will train on the following: Hazwoper, Chemical hygiene, Analytical parameters, Techniques, SOP's, Waste management, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA, Instrumentation and Maintenance, Reagent Standard Preparation, Supply Inventory.

Responsibilities

Perform testing of inbound and process materials to hazard class/ better manage the waste utilizing various laboratory techniques, fingerprint screens, cyanide analysis.
Performing routine tasks and simple analysis on hazardous waste samples utilizing prescribed procedures following company and regulatory guidelines and other wet chemistry methodologies to determine the nature of hazardous substances and ensure regulatory compliance.
Gain experience on various instruments such as gas chromatographs, calorimeters, flash point testers, ICPs, Mercury Analyzers, Ion Chromatography, pH meter, and Bomb Calorimeters.
Receive site-specific training in the environmental side of waste management.