Laboratory Technician I
| Company | Veolia |
|---|---|
| Location | Caddo Valley, AR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Diploma in Environmental, Biological or Chemical Technology or a combination of demonstrated similar work experience, aptitude, and specific skills training
- Effective customer service attitude and commitment to providing exceptional customer service and quality results
- Effective interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management, decision-making, and planning and organizing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
- General laboratory safety practices and techniques (i.e.: glassware cleaning/usage, chemical usage/storage)
- Computer competency in MS Office applications, LIMS and Windows operating environments
- Theoretical and practical understanding of analytical chemistry
- Ability to maintain confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures
Responsibilities
- Performs sample collection, preparation, extraction, and analysis according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and permitting requirements
- Maintains effective working relationships and communications with peers, management, and other Company departments and staff
- Utilizes data processing applications to manipulate results in preparation for report generation and entry to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Logs in samples and prepares them for analysis
- Completes analysis of samples by designated turn-around time
- Maintains operability of laboratory instruments
- Trains new team members in the performance of test methods where qualified and as assigned
- Participates in internal audits, as auditee or auditor
- Completes general duties including Free and Total Chlorine analysis by colorimeter, Sampling and subletting of water sample for coliform testing, and others
- Completes Sample Management duties including log in samples when they arrive and assist wet, metals prep and organic prep sections as required
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 to 2 years’ related experience in operating and maintaining laboratory analytical instruments preferred
- Previous experience within an industrial plant environment is a definite asset