Laboratory Technician II

Clean Harbors hiring for Laboratory Technician II jobs in Kenner, LA, US

At our Metairie, LA location our Lab Technician is responsible for the analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties using physical and chemical techniques.

• Perform testing and approve inbound, in-process, and outbound sample analysis
• Perform tank analyses to verify product specification
• Operate and perform troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation
• Housekeeping
• Perform special assignments to assist in lab and plant operations
• Prepare reagents and standard for use in analyses

• High School  and or degree in Chemistry or related field preferred
• 2 years lab experience outside of education preferred
• Lubricant testing experience is a plus!
• Experience with In-Process and Final Product analyses using ICP for metals, viscometer, pour point, noack, density, and/or  flash points a plus
• Excellent Written Communication Skills
• Work independently as well as in a team
• Use Statistical Process Control
• Attention to detail
• Understand and follow Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
• Work with others to complete analytical sequences
• Computer skills necessary to input and manipulate data
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, stoop, bend and climb stairs etc. 

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is committed to excellence, which is deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.   Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™ 

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, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. 

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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