Chemist Assistant

Pasco County•New Port Richey, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position's primary responsibility is to accept and pick-up samples at all the Pasco County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Preserves samples upon receipt at the laboratory. Assists chemists by washing glassware and sample bottles, preparing bottle orders, and performs related work as required. The position includes Saturday and Sunday work hours.

Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
Ability to maintain accurate records and follow both written and oral directions.
Ability to safely operate a Pasco County vehicle in accordance with Florida traffic laws.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects.
Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
One (1) year experience with record keeping and computer operation.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accepts and picks up wastewater samples at all the wastewater treatment plants, follows chain of custody protocols, and returns the samples to the laboratory.
Preserves samples upon receipt at the laboratory (if they have not been preserved).
Washing glassware for the chemists and washing sample bottles when analysis is complete following specific dishwashing protocols which involve handling acids.
Assists in putting bottle kit orders together for clients and delivering sample bottles and reports to the wastewater treatment plants.
Maintains shipping logs for contract lab within document control system.
Conducts routine daily maintenance of the laboratory vehicle.
Must be highly responsible, reliable, and self-motivating.
Assists with answering the laboratory phone and window when necessary.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Performs other duties as required.