Position Purpose:
Responsible for performing routine tasks and simple analysis of hazardous waste samples utilizing prescribed
procedures in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines. May perform specialized analysis under the
direction of a chemist in support and relation with applied quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Proficient in all Lab Technician I essential duties and responsibilities.
- Sample a variety of incoming waste materials and determine proper analytical methods required for compliance in accordance with established guidelines and training.
- 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.
- Experienced in at least one advanced area, (metals/PCB analysis) and able to function and produce at high levels with minimum supervision and able to do routine troubleshooting on those instruments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.