Laboratory Manager at Aquaflow in Burlingame, CA

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for performing routine tasks and simple analysis of wastewater samples utilizing prescribed procedures in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines. May perform specialized analysis under the direction of laboratory in support and relation with applied quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the laboratory as directed for compliance with company hygiene plans. Assist with quality management program and method development.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Proficient in all Lab Technician I essential duties and responsibilities, i.e proficient with Standard Methods Examination of Wastewater and TNI Standards.
• Ensure proper written and electronic documentation of all test results including QA/QC and audits sample documents prior to approval and completeness of summarizing data.
• Maintain proficiency of troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
• Gather appropriate paperwork for management approvals and notify staff of any incomplete sections needing attention.
• Compiles and reports analysis data including QA/QC data for review.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure federal regulation compliance for completeness and error corrections.
• Perform lab housekeeping and sample management duties to ensure a clean and safe work area.
• Labels lab waste containers and properly disposes of lab waste per guidelines.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in Chemistry required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.
• Prior water/wastewater laboratory work experience of 1-2 years required.
• Must have experience with TNI Standards and quality management programs.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment and demonstrated proficiency with quality management systems as they pertain to the TNI Standard.
• Experienced in at least one advanced area, (metals/nutrients analysis) and able to function and produce at high levels with minimum supervision and able to do routine troubleshooting on instruments.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulae, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in more difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Be able to identify and bring to the attention of management result anomalies in a timely manner and troubleshoot common mistakes.
• Must be able to recognize the importance of following procedures.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong quality assurance orientation.
• Knowledge of computer programs, i.e. Google Sheets and Hach WIMS or equivalent.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Possession or ability to obtain at least a Grade I Laboratory Analyst Certification within 1 year of employment and continued education to achieve higher grades.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $49.00 to $55.00 per hour.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.