POSITION SUMMARY: The Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting tests, performing chemical analyses, and executing routine technical tasks and experiments involving both non-hazardous and hazardous materials. The incumbent will work with laboratory equipment to analyze samples and substances and perform a variety of skilled and technical work. The Laboratory Technician cleans and maintains lab equipment, including calibration of equipment.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, receives, labels, and/or analyzes samples or substances using the correct testing equipment, when necessary. Collects a wide variety of environmental monitoring samples and implements strict protocol and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and sample integrity.

• Designs and executes laboratory testing in line with standard testing procedures, recording observations, and interpreting findings.

• Organizes and stores all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.

• Follows and ensures that safety guidelines are always adhered to within the laboratory.

• Maintains daily logs and equipment record books.

• Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment.

• Performance Hazardous Waste Collection and processing at Special Waste Facilities and One-Day collection events.

• Performs hazardous waste load checking, sorting and exclusion activities at landfills and/or transfer stations.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ ABILITIES:       

• Knowledge of basic algebra and geometry; common scales, weights, and measurements.

• Basic knowledge of soil, groundwater and gas sample collection procedures and chain-of-custody protocol.

• Skilled in using laboratory equipment and instruments.

• Knowledge of the safe and effective use of lab equipment and understanding of the hazards and safety precautions relating to chemicals.

• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite.

• Effective communicating skills both verbal and in writing.    

• Ability to keep accurate and timely records and prepare a variety of reports.

• Ability to perform general lab tests on non-hazardous and hazardous substances.

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or biochemistry.

• Valid state driver’s license (may be required as some locations)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience utilizing laboratory equipment to conduct tests, perform chemical analyses, and execute routine lab tasks on various materials.

HOURS:

• 7:00AM - 3:30PM, M-F. No weekends or holidays.