Laboratory Supervisor

Veolia • Arkadelphia, AR

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About The Position

Position Purpose: Responsible for supervising and overseeing the day to day laboratory operations. Assist staff on complex analysis of problems to determine chemical components of waste materials and appropriate utilization of site processors. Ensures that the laboratory site is in proper compliance with company policies and procedures as well as with appropriate regulatory agencies. Train and assist newly hired laboratory technicians in the various techniques utilized in the laboratory in identifying a variety of hazardous waste materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or a related discipline required.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience of 3 to 5 years in the hazardous waste industry preferred
• Prior supervisor experience of 1 to 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine waste acceptability and establish appropriate disposition in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Identify and authorize disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with federal and state regulatory and company requirements.
• Interpret analytical data and advise appropriate personnel in scheduling waste in and out of the facility as well as coordinate and maintain records for waste shipments off site.
• Maintain all laboratory documents as required by company policies and procedures as well as appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Operate laboratory to include waste samples, analysis of waste, storage, and appropriate disposal according to quality assurance and control standards.
• Work with appropriate in-house personnel as well as customers to streamline approvals and resolve analytical issues.
• Provide appropriate training to chemists and laboratory technicians for efficiency and effectiveness in the performance of the duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees