Lab Technician

Liquid Environmental Solutions•Mobile, AL

13d•$38,000 - $42,000•Onsite

About The Position

Liquid Environmental Solutions is seeking a Lab Technician to join our team in Mobile. This position ensures that all liquids maintain safe properties and chemistry as they are cleaned in our liquid processing plant. The ideal candidate is conscientious, attentive to details, and confident in their abilities to protect the health of the environment. Our unique culture fosters innovation, encourages creativity, and rewards loyalty, allowing you to reach your highest potential.

Requirements

1+ year of experience working as a lab technician
3 hours of college chemistry (wastewater experience may be substituted)
Willing and able to work outside and inside, despite weather conditions
Basic knowledge of laboratory personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety
Basic computer skills (data entry, Microsoft Office Suite)
Professional appearance and demeanor

Nice To Haves

Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Receive incoming trucks and verify information on offloading tickets and manifests.
Perform routine chemical and physical analysis of wastewater/industrial water from incoming tankers prior to disposal at the facility to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal environmental compliance regulations.
Prepare solutions, standards, and reagents for laboratory analyses in accordance with the SOP.
Conduct monthly inventory of chemicals, reagents, solutions, and other supplies and equipment essential to laboratory operation.
Clean and maintain laboratory glassware.
General housekeeping within the laboratory.
Perform pre-approval testing on samples dropped off by customers.
Analyze the data and determine approval/rejection status. Prepare a report on the results of analyses conducted.
Perform quality control and quality assurance tests and maintain quality control procedures in the laboratory.
Maintain equipment and apparatus used in all tests and analysis.
Assist plant operators during downtime, as needed.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures as well as federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
Maintain accurate files; enter test results into the computer and generate invoices for billing.
Manages regulatory paperwork (manifests, bills of lading, logbooks, etc.) in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations for proper recordkeeping.
Serves as a technical liaison between customers and other departments of the facility.
Develops expertise in understanding chemistry of liquids to become a subject matter expert in the field.
Coordinates with the laboratory supervisor on other projects as needed.
Other duties as assigned.