Laboratory Technician Jobs

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Examples of the Work Performed

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, by answering questions/providing assistance and directing customers to the appropriate party in a timely manner.
• Responds to customer complaints.
• May assist in plant operations and maintenance.
• Performs analytical testing in accordance with the SOPs of the approved City of Flagstaff laboratories.
• Cleans Lab, glassware, and equipment.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual QA/QC checks.
• Develop SOPs in accordance with laboratory standard methods.
• Performs daily equipment temperature checks.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Logs in and processes water, wastewater, and solid samples, or prepares them for shipment to a commercial laboratory.
• Using proper sampling, collection, and analytical techniques, collects samples from the drinking water distribution system, treatment plants, industries, wells, and spring sources for analysis.
• Perform sampling as needed for other sections.

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of experience and or training In a Lab setting.

\ \ DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Basic knowledge of the principles, practices, materials, and equipment used in wastewater treatment and collections.
• Basic knowledge of the ordinances, rules, and regulations governing the treatment, control and discharge of industrial pretreatment wastes into sanitary sewers.
• Basic knowledge of chemical and microbiological principles and practices; techniques, equipment, and terminology used in a chemical and/or microbiological laboratory; chemicals, safety precautions, and equipment used in environmental, water and wastewater facilities.
• Basic knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act and drinking water rules. Experience at a water or wastewater treatment plant.
• One year of demonstrable knowledge, experience and or training.
• Basic knowledge of calibration, operation, and maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment.
• College level coursework in chemistry, biology, or other sciences.
• Experience and/or training in chemistry and/or microbiology specifically as it relates to drinking water and/or wastewater compliance testing.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations as they apply to safe use of hazardous chemicals in the laboratory, and PC and related software pertinent to laboratory equipment and data reporting.
• Basic knowledge of the principles, practices, materials, and equipment used in drinking water filtration, treatment and distribution.