Republic Services is a leader in the Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.
We are Sustainability in Action - our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.
Why choose Republic?
Joining Republic isn't just about taking on a new job, it's about making commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.
As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:
- We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
- We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
- We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
- We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
- We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Lab Technician works under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sample preparation/digestion/extraction per approved procedure.
- Calibrating balances, pipets, PH meter, and other general equipment.
- Monitoring temperature zones used for sample and chemical storage and sample preparation.
- Inventorying supplies, chemicals, and standards; and aiding lab waste management.
- Responsible for documentation, assuring quality and timeliness of data generation, maintenance of the Gas Chromatograph and other relevant laboratory equipment used in daily testing, data interpretation, reporting results, and resolving analytical problems.
- Responsible for all quality control procedures and requirements for quality assurance of analytical data.
- Maintain cleanliness of lab.
- Ability to learn how to use pH meter, gas chromatograph, flash point instrument, or other specified laboratory testing equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver's License
- 4-year BA/BS degree in a major Environmental Science, Biology and Chemistry preferred or High School Diploma or GED.
- Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Alcohol Testing
- Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening
- Pass the OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person