Entry-level Laboratory Technician, TCLP

About the Role

The Laboratory Technician in TCLP will be responsible for conducting a variety of laboratory tests and analyses to support environmental testing. This role involves a significant focus on TCLP analysis, utilizing established laboratory methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Base Pay: $17.25/h

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, conduct, and document qualitative and quantitative analyses of solid and soil samples.
• Prepare, digest, and analyze samples, ensuring consistency with lab SOPs.
• Perform Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) (76.5%), Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) (13.5%), and Zero-Headspace Extraction (ZHE) (10%) tests.
• Carry out wet-chemistry procedures, including hexavalent chromium (CR6) preparation and soil pH measurement of soil samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., pH meters, scales, thermometers, auto-titrators, tumblers, filters, and fume hoods), and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Monitor process parameters, evaluate anomalies, and report results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS - Element 7).
• Ensure product quality compliance with lab standards and specifications.
• Complete required laboratory documentation in logbooks, maintenance books, standard books, bench sheets, etc.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, following disposal procedures according to SOPs.
• Track and manage supplies needed for successful test runs.
• Conduct routine hazard assessments of materials and identify any potential risks or issues with equipment or materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary Tests: TCLP and pH

Secondary Tests: Drinking Water Screens, Metals Digestions, Turbidity

Equipment and Instruments Used: XRF, grinder, pH meters, scales, thermometers, auto titrator, tumbler, filters, fume hoods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or biology.
• Ability to learn laboratory information systems (LIMS), databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and form conclusions.
• Highly organized, with an ability to follow specific rules and patterns for analysis and equipment setup.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds using correct and safe lifting techniques.
• Must be able to work in refrigerated storage areas for short periods of time.
• Must be able to wear all PPE required for the position.