Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician (LabTech) core responsibilities consist of the following:

Enable the mill to meet environmental compliance requirements for the Virginia Pollution Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permit by performing the required effluent and upstream wastewater sampling and storm water sampling and analytical tests.
Assist with tank and groundwater environmental regulatory requirements by participating in a sampling program of groundwater wells.
Assist production personnel with quality assurance investigations and reporting by performing analytical tests on raw materials, intermediate materials, finished product and wastes.
Perform inspections of tanks and waste accumulation areas and reporting deficiencies identified; and,
Support mill goals in safety performance, production, budget, and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

Collecting samples, such as the following, in an industrial setting:
a. Wastewater
b. Storm water
c. Ground water (from wells)
d. Raw materials (chips, wood, cooking chemicals
e. Intermediate products (paper cooking liquors, chemical additives.)
f. Finished product (paper/paperboard, soap, turpentine.)
g. Wastes (ash, spilled materials, unknown wastes for RCRA characterization)
Performing analyses using instruments in the on-site laboratory. Analyses include biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), pH, etc.
Preparing samples and shipping papers for sample transport to off-site laboratories.
Performing inspections of oil tanks, hazardous waste accumulation areas, and completing the checklists accurately. Must inform pertinent personnel of issues identified during the inspections.
Entering analytical results in a database or spreadsheet for reporting.
Assisting with housekeeping in the laboratory.
Ensuring that laboratory instruments have the proper preventive maintenance and care.
Checking that laboratory chemical inventory is adequate.
Adheres to all mill safety rules, participates in safety programs and meetings with the goal of improving safety at the mill.
Weekend and holiday duty. LabTech is on call duty approximately every three weeks on the weekends and holidays. While on call duty, lab tech performs daily sampling, runs analytical tests, and performs inspections for approximately seven hours each day.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in chemistry and at least one year (or co-op experience) taking samples and running laboratory testing in and industrial setting; or
Associate Degree in chemistry or other science field with at least 2 years’ experience in an industrial setting taking samples and running analytical tests; or
Experience and competent in running BOD analyses.

Compunnel Inc.

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