Senior Lab Technician

Job Summary
Uses standard and sometimes unique procedures and techniques to determine, measure, test, and/or analyze materials and substances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.  

• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as sampling, physical and chemical testing, using manual and electronic equipment.
• Review and interpret analytical results and produce reports based on results data.
• Assists in the functioning of the laboratory by:
• Maintaining and replenishing laboratory supplies of stock solutions, glassware, and general laboratory equipment;
• Installation of instruments and equipment; and
• Making periodic inspections of equipment and performing routine calibrations.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Overseeing project timelines and delegating to team accordingly.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

• You must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the United States. 

A. Experience and Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other industry related field and 1 year experience in laboratory analysis (in addition to education requirement).

Or 

High school diploma or GED and 4 years of relevant work experience. 

B. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Medically cleared for respirator use (passing fit test).  Must be clean shaven
• Basic computer knowledge i.e. email, file management, etc.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel.

Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds part of the work day;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) occasionally;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the workday;
• This position requires frequent travel.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit