Lab Technician

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.
Job description
Main Purpose
As a Lab Technician with Tradebe, you will be responsible for doing basic wet chemistry and sampling in the laboratory on-site at our plant. This is a waste water treatment facility, so you need to be willing to work in an industrial environment. We are looking for an individual that has some basic lab experience, but is interested in growing their career in the environmental services industry.
The role
Key job responsibilities

• Maintain production priorities.
• Perform general wet chemistry procedures, titrations, prep samples for GC, some calibrations and maintenance.
• Perform sampling when needed.
• Ensure that all laboratory activities are in compliance with the Part B, RCRA Permit.

The person
Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and /or related fields is preferred
• Bachelor's degree is desirable.
• Must successfully complete Hazwoper training.
• Experience performing wet chemistry procedures
• Gas chromatography experience and general lab practices are desirable.
• Hazardous material training
• Ability to work schedule
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements

• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling

We offer
Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law