Full-Time
Laboratory Technician
Arcwood Environmental
501-1,000 employees
Industrial waste management and remediation services
Compensation Overview
$28/hr
Orange, TX, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field is required.
- Adherence to health and safety policies and safe work practices is required.
- Perform laboratory testing to provide reliable analytical services to Operations and customers in a timely manner.
- Prioritize health and safety by adhering to policies and processes and maintaining safe practices.
- Complete material analysis to determine characteristics and waste profiles of incoming waste samples in accordance with laboratory operations and procedure manuals.
- Analyze samples from plant systems to confirm conformance with proper operating limits.
- Perform residual analysis from incineration processes to determine land disposal restrictions.
- Operate and assist with productive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Utilize and uphold good laboratory practices, including quality assurance and quality control, safety, documentation, maintenance and minor repairs, housekeeping, and professionalism.
- Take on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.
- At least one year of environmental or industrial laboratory experience.
Arcwood Environmental provides end-to-end industrial and hazardous waste management through a vertically integrated platform with 38 permitted facilities and its own transportation fleet. It collects, treats, stores, and disposes of waste, offering services like waste processing, emergency response, remediation, industrial cleaning, and regulatory-compliance training. The company handles complex waste streams using incineration, reclamation, and landfill disposal, with a focus on recycling and reusing materials and producing Hazardous Secondary Material Fuel for cement kilns. It serves over 2,000 customers across pharma, chemicals, manufacturing, oil and gas, and metals, and has grown through acquisitions (IRT and ERG Environmental) after a 2024 EQT Infrastructure deal; its goal is safe, compliant waste management that prioritizes recycling and reducing environmental impact.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Indiana
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 5, 2026 EMSI added Rockville emergency response and compliance capabilities in Maryland.
- July 16, 2026 GKN Aerospace chose Arcwood for hazardous-material recovery at Garden Grove.
- January 7, 2026 MXI and May 12, 2026 Safeway expanded Arcwood across the East and Southeast.
What critics are saying
- April 7, 2026 Weirton sued Arcwood over PFAS contamination and cleanup costs.
- Six acquisitions since August 2025 strain integration, systems, and culture across new regions.
- A major EPA or CERCLA adverse judgment at East Liverpool threatens license-to-operate credibility.
What makes Arcwood Environmental unique
- EQT-backed Arcwood operates 38 permitted facilities and a 2,000-plus-vehicle fleet nationwide.
- Arcwood combines collection, treatment, disposal, emergency response, and remediation under one vertical platform.
- July 1, 2026 Indianapolis headquarters centralizes 200 employees and anchors 56 years locally.
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Latest (worldwide) travel news. Read the latest worldwide travel news, right here, in peace. (If you can't see the travel news below, try turning off ad blockers). refresh. Arcwood Environmental completes response effort at GKN Aerospace's Garden Grove facility. Working alongside GKN Aerospace, regulators and local stakeholders, Arcwood led environmental response efforts INDIANAPOLIS, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Arcwood Environmental (Arcwood), working alongside GKN Aerospace, regulatory agencies and local stakeholders, has completed key environmental response activities at GKN Aerospace's Garden Grove, California facility. As GKN Aerospace's environmental response partner, Arcwood provided the specialized expertise required to safely manage hazardous materials, reduce risk and support the facility's path forward, while maintaining a strong focus on protecting workers, the surrounding community and the environment. The work included the safe removal, transportation, treatment and disposal of neutralized methyl methacrylate (MMA) from two unaffected storage tanks at the facility. Throughout the response, Arcwood worked in close coordination with GKN Aerospace and partners to support a safe, compliant, and carefully managed removal and preservation effort. "When unforeseen events occur, our customers need expertise they can trust," said Carol Roos, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at Arcwood Environmental. "Supporting our customers means bringing the technical experience needed to manage hazardous materials safely and thoroughly, while keeping the people and communities affected at the center of every decision." "We are grateful for Arcwood for their dedicated work in helping us safely complete this phase of our reset. We are looking forward to continuing the facility's 60-year legacy of manufacturing the world's most advanced aircraft windows here in Garden Grove," said Steve Carlin, Senior Vice President at GKN Aerospace. About Arcwood Environmental Arcwood Environmental minimizes the impact of waste to clear the way for a better future. Backed by decades of experience, Arcwood partners with Fortune 500 companies and local enterprises across industries - including pharmaceutical, chemical, advanced manufacturing, oil and gas, and steel - to tackle the world's most pressing industrial waste challenges. Arcwood's comprehensive, agile, and scalable solutions span the entire waste management hierarchy, from prevention and recycling to treatment and disposal. Arcwood's customizable solutions are designed to keep operations running smoothly while supporting compliance and sustainability goals. SOURCE Arcwood Environmental
Arcwood Environmental opens new headquarters in Indianapolis. Arcwood has operated in Indianapolis for 56 years and employs more than 400 people across central Indiana. Published July 01, 2026 | Updated June 30, 2026 Arcwood Environmental, a waste management and environmental services company, has opened new corporate headquarters in Indianapolis. Arcwood says the new 43,000-square-foot facility brings nearly 200 employees together in a modern workspace and reinforces the company's commitment to Indianapolis. Arcwood has operated in Indianapolis for 56 years and employs more than 400 people across central Indiana. The company says its headquarters project incorporated sustainability-focused design practices, including the reuse of furnishings and building materials from the previous tenant, diversion of usable materials from landfills, elimination of many single-use products and energy-efficient facility upgrades. Formerly known as Heritage Environmental Services, Arcwood rebranded in 2025. The company says it helps customers manage hazardous and industrial waste and emerging environmental challenges. In addition to its new corporate headquarters, the company operates two facilities in the greater Indianapolis area. Arcwood says the new headquarters were designed to bring employees together, encourage collaboration and create a workspace that reflects the company's investment in its people. "For over half a century, Indianapolis has been the heart of our business," says Arcwood CEO HP Nanda. "More than 400 Arcwood employees live and work in central Indiana, and this new headquarters is an investment in the community where our company was built. Most importantly, it represents an investment in the people who make that possible and reflects our commitment to building a company that will continue serving customers, supporting communities and protecting the environment for decades to come." Sponsored Content Optimal productivity, heavy construction, safety features and operator comfort come together in the SENNEBOGEN 360 G-series telescopic wheel loader, designed for work across the waste and recycling industry. Telescopic wheel loaders manufactured by SENNEBOGEN have a growing presence at transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), construction and demolition (C&D) recycling plants and metal recycling facilities across North America. Get curated news on YOUR industry. Enter your email to receive its newsletters.
/PRNewswire/ -- Arcwood Environmental (Arcwood), a national leader in sustainable waste management and environmental services, today announced that it has...