Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Department: Facility Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waco, Texas

Reporting To: Jason Tigner

Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

• Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
• A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws.  We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
• Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Discount Program: From day one all team members have access to an exclusive discount program providing savings on everyday purchases. This includes vacations, restaurants, auto insurance, gym memberships, and so much more!
• Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.

Job Summary

• Perform routine and complex analysis of samples to determine chemical and physical properties in accordance with prescribed procedures, work instructions, and quality expectations.
• Prepare samples, operate laboratory equipment, and use appropriate analytical methods to generate accurate and repeatable test results.
• Calibrate, verify, and utilize laboratory instrumentation, and understand the operating requirements, limitations, and basic troubleshooting needs of assigned instruments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, coordinate service or outside vendor support when needed, and help ensure equipment is available and functioning for required testing.
• Complete all paperwork, electronic records, logs, and hardcopy documentation associated with analytical procedures in a neat, accurate, and timely manner.
• Read, interpret, evaluate, and communicate test data to the Lab and Compliance Manager and appropriate facility personnel.
• Identify results that fall outside required specifications or expected ranges and support problem solving, retesting, documentation, and escalation as appropriate.
• Follow EPA, regulatory, QA/QC, and applicable local, state, federal, and testing certification requirements related to laboratory operations.
• Maintain testing supplies, reagents, chemicals, consumables, and materials needed to support consistent lab performance.
• Handle, label, store, and use testing chemicals safely and in accordance with company procedures, SDS guidance, and environmental expectations.
• Properly manage waste generated through analytical procedures, including collection, labeling, storage, and communication of disposal needs in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Keep the laboratory, workstation, tools, and shared work areas clean, organized, safe, and ready for daily operations.
• Use assigned shop or laboratory equipment and tools responsibly and report concerns related to equipment condition, safety, or test reliability.
• Communicate effectively with facility technicians, operations, compliance, and management to support testing priorities, sample flow, and operational needs.
• Support integration of laboratory work with other areas of the facility and company by providing reliable testing support, responsive communication, and practical problem-solving.
• Follow company environmental and safety programs, policies, standard operating procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned based on workload, business needs, or management direction.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Science, laboratory, environmental, technical, or related degree or certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable testing certifications or internal qualifications required for assigned laboratory work, if required by the company or regulatory standards.

• Prior laboratory, science, technical, environmental, manufacturing, transformer service, oil testing, or related experience preferred.
• Experience using laboratory instruments, maintaining records, following prescribed methods, or working in a regulated quality or safety environment preferred.
• Experience working around oils, chemicals, industrial equipment, or facility operations preferred.

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written instructions, safety information, test methods, records, and basic technical documentation.
• Basic arithmetic skills and ability to accurately record, compare, interpret, and communicate numerical test data.
• Working knowledge of basic laboratory practices, sample handling, chemical handling, records management, and QA/QC expectations.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, laboratory equipment, and computer systems used for data entry, recordkeeping, and communication.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through when performing tests and documenting results.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability when results, equipment, documentation, or sample conditions require review or escalation.
• Ability to follow EPA, environmental, safety, regulatory, certification, and company procedure requirements without shortcuts.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technicians, managers, vendors, and cross-functional partners in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly workstation while managing changing priorities and workload needs.
• Ability to work around oils, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, mechanical equipment, electrical conditions, and other industrial laboratory or facility conditions while using required PPE.
• Ability to perform work requiring close visual acuity, including reviewing data, reading information on screens, inspecting samples or small details, and using measurement devices.

Equal Opportunity Employer