What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Analyst II position at Valicor Environmental Services LLC?
Lab Analyst II
Valicor is seeking a Lab Analyst to work in our Hutchins, TX facility.
Basic Duties and Responsibilities
- Properly receive and log all incoming samples.
- Perform treatability testing on incoming samples and new customer samples.
- Follow standard operating procedures for all testing parameters.
- Prepare standards and reagents required for proper calibration of instrumentation.
- Prepare analytical reports and properly communicate any off-spec results with management.
- Conduct inventory and/or purchasing of laboratory consumables.
- Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.
- Properly move and handle compressed gas cylinders.
- Participate in quarterly laboratory safety audits.
- Adhere to all applicable Health and Safety rules and regulations within the facility and laboratory. Wear PPE as required by the facility.
- Function in an industrial environment adjacent to plant operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Laboratory Safety & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Knowledge of gas chromatography (GC/ECD), inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES), physical testing, flash point testing, KF water titrations etc.
- Experience with EPA and other regulatory methods.
- Treatability experience preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Access.
- Experience with Chromeleon and Syngistix software preferred but not required.
Basic Requirements and Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, preferred.
- Work hours: 8 am – 4 pm, may vary upon request, with weekends as required.
- Use good interpersonal and communication skills
Successful candidates must pass the Pre-Screening process if offered this position. This includes a criminal background check, drug screen, and MVR check (if applicable for the position).
What We Offer:
Valicor offers competitive pay based on experience. A Benefits package which includes medical/dental/vision, paid holidays and time-off, short-term disability, long-term disability, matching 401k, and life insurance.
Valicor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
About Valicor:
Headquartered in Monroe, Ohio. Valicor is the largest provider of non-hazardous wastewater treatment services in North America. Leveraging its extensive fleet of tankers and a network of strategically located centralized wastewater treatment (“CWT”) facilities, the Company transports and processes diverse wastewater streams that result from the manufacture of industrial and consumer goods. The Company’s mission-critical services allow customers to meet federal, state, and local regulations by safely and responsibly disposing of oily water, leachate, soaps, line flush waste, and similar waste streams and it also provides a diverse set of landfill solidification, product destruction, and retail oil services. As an ISO 14001 certified organization, Valicor takes great pride in its environmental compliance process.
