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Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That's what you get as a Lab Technician at WM - and more.

Preferred Qualifications 

• High school chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience

The pay and benefits you'll get as a Lab Technician

• Starting salary of $21.74 - $32.63 per hour ; Depending upon on experience
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for a Lab Technician. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career - WM is there, helping build the best and total you. 

The hours and location you'll work in as a Lab Technician with WM:

• Monday - Friday ; 4 Days ; 10 hours a day
• We're committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.
• The normal setting for this job is a waste disposal site at our Arlington, OR landfill. 

Those are the key details on pay and schedule - now here's more on what you'll be doing as a Lab Technician at WM. 

Here's more of what you'll do:

• Receives waste samples, generates Waste Analysis Report (WAR), assigns and maintains sample tracking and data entry for Laboratory.
• Contacts truck driver to pick up paperwork when analytical testing is completed and disposal paperwork is approved, when required.
• Generates numerous reports, establishes and maintains section files, logs and records.
• Make and file approval folders.
• Assist Approvals personnel in updating profiles in AS-400 System.
• Responsible for inventory control function including researching potential products and vendors, preparing bid packages, initiating requisitions, and ordering supplies, equipment, PPE, chemicals, furniture, printing, etc.
• Assists Technicians and Chemist with laboratory procedures, by performing Tech I level parameters.
• Maintains housekeeping in work area.
• Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Works independently, receiving a minimum amount of supervision and guidance on established laboratory procedures. 
• Uses judgment when reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy. 
• Must have a working knowledge of department practices and procedures, laboratory and sampling protocol, chemical terminology, and manifesting. 
• Uses data base and spreadsheet computer applications.

What do you need to be considered for the role of a Lab Technician?

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year experience in the waste disposal business with emphasis on waste code utilization.
• RCRA
• DOT & M2Z (Driver Only)
• Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
• Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
• Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
• Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA)
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49)
• Contingency Plan
• Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
• Security Plan
• Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDP's)
• RCRA
• Hazwoper
• DOT
• Forklift
• Pre Employment Physical and Drug Test
• Complete Physical Biennially
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual
• Physical at Termination
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States

The kind of people who thrive in our teams:

• Team players who care about everyone in the shop
• Happy working independently and as part of a team
• Likes variety - every day provides a new challenge
• Determined problem solvers.

Work environment and physical demands

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancing 
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often; 
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often; 
• This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like what you've been looking for, then click 'Apply now' to start your tomorrow, today. 

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S is $21.74 - $32.63. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. 
 

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.