Job Details

Lab Analyst

PAY: $20.00/hour SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This Lab Analyst role performs chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological testing of water, wastewater, gas, sludge, and industrial-waste samples. The role supports sample collection, analysis, quality assurance, reporting, equipment care, and pilot studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and assist with chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological testing of plant influent, effluent, receiving bodies, and industrial wastes.
• Analyze samples including digester and raw sludge samples.
• Collect water, wastewater, gas, and sludge samples for analysis.
• Test pH, alkalinity, volatile acids, total solids, density, dissolved oxygen, organic material content, coliform bacteria, and residual chlorine.
• Safely and efficiently conduct chemical analyses, make evaluative conclusions, and perform routine computations.
• Maintain records and prepare laboratory reports.
• Operate pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves, titrators, incubators, and calculators.
• Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program according to established guidelines.
• Clean, maintain, and care for laboratory equipment and materials.
• Assist with pilot study activities.
• Follow oral and written instructions, maintain cooperative working relationships, and perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of at least 12 semester units in chemistry or bacteriology.
• Laboratory certification at the appropriate level when required by the state.
• One year of laboratory testing and analysis experience.
• One year of experience with chemistry and biology principles; procedures and materials used in chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests and analyses; laboratory safety; and equipment and material care and maintenance.
• Knowledge of biological and chemical sewage analyses; the effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; and safe work practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and entering data into a maintenance management system.

WORK AUTHORIZATION Sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.