Quality Laboratory Technician

Veolia Environnement SA • Richmond, CA

10d • $36 - $45

About The Position

Position Purpose: Responsible for performing routine tasks and simple analysis of wastewater samples utilizing prescribed procedures in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines. May perform specialized analysis under the direction of laboratory in support and relation with applied quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans. Assist with quality management program and method development/

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in Chemistry required.
• Prior water/wastewater laboratory work experience of 1-2 years required.
• Must have experience with TNI Standards and quality management programs.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment and demonstrated proficiency with quality management systems as they pertain to the TNI Standard.
• Experienced in at least one advanced area, (metals/nutrients analysis) and able to function and produce at high levels with minimum supervision and able to do routine troubleshooting on instruments.
• Proficient in all Lab Technician I essential duties and responsibilities, i.e proficient with Standard Methods Examination of Wastewater and TNI Standards.
• Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulae, scientific equations, graphs, etc) in more difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Be able to identify and bring to the attention of management result anomalies in a timely manner and troubleshoot common mistakes that a Lab Technician I may not recognize.
• Must be able to recognize the importance of following procedures.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong quality assurance orientation.
• Knowledge of computer programs, i.e. Google Sheets and Hach WIMS or equivalent.
• Possession or ability to obtain at least a Grade I Laboratory Analyst Certification within 1 year of employment and continued education to achieve higher grades.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper written and electronic documentation of all test results including QA/QC and audits sample documents prior to approval and completeness of summarizing data.
• Maintain proficiency of troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
• Gather appropriate paperwork for management approvals and notify staff of any incomplete sections needing attention.
• Compiles and reports analysis data including QA/QC data for review.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure federal regulation compliance for completeness and error corrections.
• Perform lab housekeeping and sample management duties to ensure a clean and safe work area.
• Labels lab waste containers and properly disposes of lab waste per guidelines.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees