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Lab Technician

Clean Harbors
  • White Castle, LA
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
24 days ago

Job Description

Summary

Responsible for performing routine analysis of samples to determine chemical and physical properties while supporting daily lab operations, incoming waste processing, and compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on role that works closely with operations to safely receive, test, and process incoming waste streams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

  • Calibrate pH meters, scales, and perform bump tests prior to receiving truck loads 
  • Perform routine sample analysis using basic instrumentation in accordance with SOPs 
  • Collect and analyze samples from incoming trucks, including “Great 8” testing 
  • Verify samples match profile specifications and escalate discrepancies as needed 
  • Review and process incoming paperwork (manifests, profiles, work orders, and shipping documents) 
  • Enter and track load data, manifests, and lab results within internal systems 
  • Scale trucks in and out and maintain accurate daily record logs 
  • Direct drivers for sampling and offloading in accordance with site procedures 
  • Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner 
  • Maintain QA/QC standards and ensure compliance with all testing requirements 
  • Follow all OSHA, Health & Safety, and compliance protocols 
  • Maintain proper waste handling and disposal generated from lab analysis 
  • Perform general lab upkeep including cleaning equipment, labeling containers, and disposing of samples 
  • Maintain organization of lab supplies and ensure proper housekeeping standards 
  • Assist weigh-master, sampler, and receiver functions as needed to support operations 
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

  • 0–3 years of laboratory or related experience preferred  
  • Basic understanding of chemistry, sample analysis, and lab safety procedures 
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment 
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills 
  • Basic computer skills and experience with data entry systems 

About Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence 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 services organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining.

We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and operate the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons annually.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs while reducing their carbon footprint.

PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Clean Harbors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran Friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision-making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted pay reflects the starting rate for this position. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and business needs. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package.

 

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWhite Castle, LA
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryEngineering Services
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1980
Websitehttps://www.cleanharbors.com/

About Company

Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, across the chemical, energy, manufacturing and additional markets, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Business Modelunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
  • Cleanroomunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Fast Foodunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Industrial Managementunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Laboratory Analysisunmatched
  • Laboratory Operationsunmatched
  • Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Chemistryunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Receiversunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Shipping Documentsunmatched
  • Specimen Analysisunmatched
  • Specimen Collectionunmatched
  • Specimens/Samplesunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Test Requirementsunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Waste Disposalunmatched
  • Waste Managementunmatched

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