Water Laboratory Chemist

Veolia WTS

Water Laboratory Chemist

Hemlock, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Summary:
    The Employee will be required to perform analytical testing on different unit processes of the facility
    with the primary focus of ensuring that the plant functions according to internal specifications, meeting
    the client’s demands and all regulatory responsibility.

    Key Characteristics

    • Skills in basic computer use
    • Maintain a clean work area
    • Use and Maintain laboratory equipment in proper working order
    • Independently perform routine and non-routine tests and analyses
    • Ensure the safe handling of all chemicals and equipment in the lab

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Compile data from all testing and analysis of samples
    • Design and execute laboratory testing
    • Observe and interpret analytical data
    • Record and manage all laboratory data
    • Organize and store all laboratory chemicals
    • Prepare reports as required based on findings and in required time frame
    • Properly use and maintain personal protective equipment
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    Preferred:

    • Ability to use a variety of laboratory equipment and chemicals
    • Knowledge of laboratory standards and regulations
    • Knowledge of proper laboratory analytical testing methods for wastewater samples
    • Knowledge of, and ability to comply with safety regulations and standards
    • Knowledge of standard laboratory principles, techniques, equipment and materials
    • Ability to troubleshoot and help determine causes of failed or negative trending results

    Education & Experience
    Required:

    • A diploma or Associate degree in Science
    • At least two (2) years relative work experience in a water treatment or chemical testing lab

    Preferred:

    • A Bachelor degree in Science, Chemistry, or Laboratory
    • Three (3) years work experience in water treatment facility lab

    Working Conditions

    • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending
    • Lift, carry, push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight
    • Both laboratory (80%) and plant (20%) work environments
    • Less than 10% travel is expected

    Additional Information

    At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger
    communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
    and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
    also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
    ● Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is
    not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills,
    experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding
    considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the
    stated range:
    ● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
    ● Life Insurance
    ● Paid Time Off
    ● Paid Holidays
    ● Parental Leave
    ● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
    ● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
    ● AD&D Insurance
    ● Disability Insurance
    ● Tuition Reimbursement

    Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
    posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
    law.
    Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
    sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

    VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
    current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
    candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.