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Laboratory Technician & Compliance

Veolia North America

Novato, CAJob$54.21/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$54.21/hr
Location
Novato, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Under the authority of the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician analyzes used-water and clean-water samples to support operational control and quality. The role performs chemical, biological, and physical tests for research, development, or quality control, compiles data for reports, and assists with laboratory and field studies. Most work takes place in a laboratory environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial Laboratory AnalysisLaboratory ApparatusMathematical ConceptsStatistical InferenceTechnical Instruction InterpretationMicrosoft OfficeComputerized Lab EquipmentAnalytical ThinkingCommunicationTeamworkAutonomyInitiativeEthicsLearning AbilityWorking Under Pressure

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or EquivalentZero to Two Years ExperienceRegulatory Agency Minimum Qualifications

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Under the authority of the Environmental Services Supervisor , the laboratory technician analyzes used water samples, routine for the control of operations and clean water to ensure quality. The Lab Technician performs a variety of chemical, biological, and physical tests required for research, development or quality control. This position compiles data for reports and assists in special studies in the laboratory and in the field.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Prepare samples for analysis.

  • Adequately complete laboratory documentation.

  • Perform equipment maintenance according to established procedures.

  • Monitor non-standard results with the coordinator.

  • Perform various maintenance tasks in the laboratory (eg work areas).

  • Perform any other tasks deemed compatible with its function, when required by the department head.

Work Environment:

  • The incumbent spends most of the time in a lab environment.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

  • Associate's degree or equivalent, with coursework in qualitative and quantitative Chemistry or biology preferred. (Must meet minimum qualifications established by regulatory agencies if working in a NELAC or State Certified Lab).

  • Zero to two years experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to use laboratory apparatus and equipment to perform accurate, repeatable work and to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Master the techniques of industrial laboratory analysis.

  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

  • Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

  • Environmental Compliance Inspector

  • Inspected facilities and work sites for compliance with environmental regulations, reviewed permits and records, documented violations, prepared inspection reports, and followed up on corrective actions

  • Exposure to computerized lab equipment and related systems preferred.

  • Basic computer skills (eg Microsoft Office).

  • To be able to work in a dynamic environment and under pressure.

  • Good analytical and synthesis spirit.

  • Autonomy and initiative.

  • Good sense of ethics.

  • Good communication.

  • Abilities for team work.

  • Good learning ability.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $54.21 per hour.

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,056 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54.21/hr
  • California median$25–30/hr90 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–26/hr996 hourly ranges

This rate, $54.21/hr, is 101% above the California median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the top quarter of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 133 open Laboratory Technician jobs in California and 2,056 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (881 postings).
Education
285 of the 2,056 open Laboratory Technician jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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