Lab Tech at VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC

Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analysis, Sample Preparation, Calibration, Database Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Proficiency Testing, Lab Equipment Maintenance

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America. Waste Services VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration. Railcar Services VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance. Marine Services VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products. Qualifications This position is responsible for ensuring the generation of accurate, timely and cost-effective analytical data used to support environmental decision making. Responsible for QA/QC of all inbound and outbound wastes. Also performs routine calibration checks on lab equipment. Maintains databases of all materials tested. 1. Ability to perform analysis and routine sample preparation for a variety of tests to include: PH ,Bench test water treatment , Total Halogens ,Flash Point, PCB analysis, Metals testing, BS&W analysis,Solvent Scan, and BTU 2. Enter completed analysis into database depending upon what type of waste tested (i.e. drums, bulk, outgoing, etc.). The database is an Access function. 3. Routine calibrations on: pH meter, Scale 4. Calibration checks of all machines to include scales, pH meter, microcoulometers, GC, GC/MS, Flash Point Testers, ICP for metals analysis, Calorimeter 5. Print lab analysis upon request 6. Be able to adequately perform Proficiency Test (PTs) to demonstrate ability to perform required laboratory analysis. 7. Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned 8. Ensure that work area is clean, secure and well maintained Physical Demands 1) This position will require the ability to: a. Stand/walk b. Use hands/fingers c. Reach with hands and arms d. Frequently lift up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift 50 pounds e. See/hear 2) This position will occasionally require a. To sit b. Climb

Responsibilities

The Lab Tech is responsible for generating accurate and timely analytical data to support environmental decision-making. This includes QA/QC of inbound and outbound wastes and performing routine calibration checks on lab equipment.