Lab Technician Sr (Oil)

We are seeking a seasoned  Lab Tech SR to join our Richmond, CA team! The Lab Tech SR  is responsible for the routine and non-routine analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties. 

This position is based in a Laboratory within a Terminal setting. 

Schedule: 6am to 2:30pm M-F

Wage: $39hr

Why work for Clean Harbors? 

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Great work life balance;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career. 

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Performs non-routine analysis of samples following prescribed procedures, with the ability to solve minor problems;
• Calibrates and utilizes basic instrumentation, with the understanding of the underlying theories;
• Performing maintenance of equipment and suggests solutions to problems;
• Completes all paperwork associated with the analyses in a neat and timely fashion (ex., calibration logs, run logs, etc.);
• Ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines;
• Proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures;
• Maintaining a safe working environment that is in compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations as well as all applicable company Health and Safety and Compliance protocols;
• Works under the general direction of more senior members of the laboratory;
• Trains less senior members of the laboratory;
• Performs training and other aspects of Chemical Hygiene Plan as directed by Supervisor;
• Reviews all applicable laboratory SOPs, annually, and scores a satisfactory score on SOP quizzes;
• Adhere to all applicable CHES policies and CHES SOPs;
• Performs job functions in compliance with the company standard: Clean Compliance;
• Responsible for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices;
• Performs analysis of samples following prescribed procedures; 

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors? 

• 3+ years’ experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Science Degree preferred but not required.
• Previous leadership or senior lab experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge in local, state or federal laboratory testing credentials considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to work early morning or afternoon schedule.  
• Understanding of math, chemistry, and chemical testing is preferred. 
• We are willing to provide training to ambitious candidates with some of the knowledge above. 

Join our team today!  To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout North America. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities and numerous federal, state, provincial and local governmental agencies. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is a premier provider of used oil recycling and re-refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market. Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, Clean Harbors has waste disposal facilities and service locations throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and Puerto Rico.

We are an equal opportunity in employer to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, c