Laboratory Technician (Wastewater)
Duties and responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Collect samples at prescribed intervals or as requested form the water distribution system, wastewater treatment plants, streams, or commercial and residential establishments for laboratory analysis.
- Conduct physical and bacteriological laboratory analysis as applicable to water, wastewater, or industrial analysis, including but not limited to: alkalinity, phosphates, BOD, COD, TOC, total/dissolved/suspended/settleable solids, dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual, fluoride, pH, temperature, turbidity, total/fecal coliform via membrane filtration, MPN, P/A, conductivity, chlorides, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, and TKN.
- Perform data entry in required formats to include:
- Analytical results
- Observations/corrective action
- Quality Control
- Maintain various records and daily logs to include:
- Analytical calibrations
- Preventative/corrective maintenance
- Chains of Custody
- Reagent/standard preparation
- Chemical inventories
- Responsible for integrity of all analytical results and corresponding quality control/assurance.
- Maintain the working order and proper calibration of field/laboratory materials and equipment.
- Maintains State Drinking Water Laboratory Certification (if applicable) by maintaining logs, pure culture controls, and general laboratory QC and record keeping.
- Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
- Work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, and the public and comply with company policies.