Chemistry Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Chemistry Lab Technician supports the Environmental Affairs group of our utility client by performing hands‑on laboratory testing and analysis on environmental samples collected from generation facilities and other company sites. This role is responsible for receiving, logging, preparing, and analyzing water, oil, and other materials in accordance with standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and utility best practices. Typical analyses may include water quality testing, oil transfers and screening, TCLP sample preparation, and waste characterization to determine regulatory status and proper disposal methods. The technician works closely with field sampling teams, environmental engineers, and compliance staff to ensure accurate, timely, and defensible results. In this role, the technician maintains laboratory equipment, follows strict chain‑of‑custody and quality control procedures, and documents results to support environmental compliance and reporting obligations.

Skills

Chemistry, Laboratory, Quality control, Hplc, Quality assurance, Titration, Analytical chemistry, Biology

Top Skills Details

Chemistry,Laboratory

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The position requires strong attention to detail, safe laboratory practices, and the ability to handle routine but critical testing in a utility‑scale environmental setting. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline is required, including a minimum of 15 credit hours of chemistry. Prior laboratory experience is preferred, particularly experience performing environmental, water, or waste characterization testing in an industrial, utility, or regulated environment.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Calera, AL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Calera,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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