Lab/Facility Technician I
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Laboratory Technician assists in performing chemical analyses of various types of hazardous and non-hazardous waste to determine compliant treatment and disposal, using a variety of analytical techniques and instruments.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs general laboratory upkeep and maintenance.
- Helps maintain laboratory equipment and calibrates laboratory instruments.
- Collects and prepares samples for laboratory analysis.
- Maintains required documentation with accuracy and clarity.
- Performs fingerprinting of waste samples in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
- Performs analysis of waste samples using analytical techniques and instruments.
- Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
- Maintains and operates instrumentation in accordance with the appropriate standards.
- Maintains familiarity with quality control measures and calculations required for applicable methods.
- Ensures laboratory glassware is properly cleaned and maintained.
- Performs a satisfactory Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDOC) prior to data reporting for any method the laboratory technician will be conducting analysis. Maintains a satisfactory annual Demonstration of Capability (DOC) for each method.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some knowledge of chemistry principles and practices including analysis and evaluation, and waste processing protocols.
- Performing proper analysis and recording results.
- Utilizes computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; and problem solving.
- Incumbent must demonstrate attention to detail.
- Ability to build rapport with team members and managers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some related technical education or experience to have basic knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures.
Pay Range: $16.14 - $25.36
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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