Laboratory Technician B

PEPCO • Washington, DC

3d

About The Position

The T&S Pepco Laboratory Technician B performs routine assignments involving analysis of oil, soil, and water samples. The role conducts standardized chemical analytical tests—including fluid quality, dissolved gas, PCB, and metal analyses—to ensure compliance with company and industry specifications.

The technician follows company Standard Operating Procedures and relevant methods, prepares chemical solutions, documents test results, conducts applicable quality assurance and quality control checks, and maintains accurate sample records in the laboratory database. The role also supports senior technicians with complex testing, calibrations, technical projects, and development of methods and procedures. Personal protective equipment must be used as required. The position may involve shift work, overtime, callouts, emergency response, on-call duties, and storm duty on a 24x7 basis.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of chemicals, associated formulas, chemical analysis and procedures, and company analytical instruments, with at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience or relevant education experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions involving chemical analysis and prepare accurate reports.
• Self-motivated, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good organizational and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with integrity and concern for the quality of company products, services, and staff members.
• Successfully pass a Criminal History Background Check.
• Successfully pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability and experience as a Laboratory Technician C.
• Hands-on experience working with analytical laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing of oils, water, soils, and other samples according to company Standard Operating Procedures and applicable methods.
• Determine properties such as color, neutralization, specific gravity, viscosity, and interfacial tension, and accurately document experiments and results.
• Prepare chemical solutions as required.
• Perform applicable daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance and quality control checks on equipment.
• Assist senior technicians with complex tests, analyses, calibrations, and other technical projects, and support other technicians as needed.
• Assist senior technicians in developing new methods and procedures and learn and become proficient in several analytical techniques.
• Enter samples and sample results accurately and promptly into the laboratory database system.
• Archive, return, or dispose of client samples according to established procedures.
• Wear personal protective equipment relevant to assigned tasks.
• Respond to callouts, emergencies, on-call assignments, and storm duty on a 24x7 basis; perform shift work and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $41.95, with rates determined in accordance with skills, qualifications, experience, or collective bargaining agreement.
• Annual bonus of 4% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, bonding/primary caregiver leave, or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental and emotional support resources.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed