Lead Laboratory Technician

About Veolia North America 

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com 

Targeted Hourly Pay Range: Starting pay $25 per hour.

➡️  90% outside work environment (All Weather), 6 days a week,  (Mon-Sat), 5:00am - 1pm, plus OT.

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.   

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.

Primary Duties/responsibilities: 

• Determine waste acceptability and establish appropriate disposition in accordance with 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.
• Assist in the maintenance of laboratory documentation 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.
• Supervise and coordinate checking of all incoming drums in accordance with the WAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Position is 90% outdoor work.
• Hours are 5:00am - 1:00pm, with ample overtime opportunity.
• This position is scheduled for 6 days a week (Mon-Sat)
   

Education / Experience / Background: 

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred
• Prior laboratory work experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Knowledge of site capabilities, limitations and all operations.
• Computer proficient in Word, Excel and Lotus Notes, LIMS
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to create and prepare reports as necessary. Extensive knowledge in the following areas: OSHA, RCRA, EPA, NJDEP, DOT
• Extensive knowledge of facility Waste Analysis Plan (WAP).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.