Laboratory Analyst I

City of East Point•Ga, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, manages and performs water laboratory testing procedures for water samples. Responsibilities include collecting and performing all required laboratory tests to collected water samples, ensuring quality control of all tests and procedures, consulting with outside testing laboratories, and ensuring clean and sanitary laboratory facilities and equipment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in biology or related field required with one to two years experience as a laboratory analyst; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Must possess a Water Laboratory Analyst certification from the State.
Considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and water laboratory and testing practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Laboratory Analyst.
Considerable knowledge of water laboratory and testing practices as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of keeping abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to water monitoring operations and activities.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment as situations warrant.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
Comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.
Mathematical ability to handle required calculations using algebra, statistics, and trigonometry.
Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Routinely gathers water samples and tests for microbiological analysis.
Reports microbiological results of water samples to the Environmental Protection Division of the State within regulated time restrictions.
Performs in-house quality control for the microbiology lab.
Collects, tests, and monitors the organic, inorganic, Trihalomethanes, lead and copper, volatile organic compounds, synthetic organic compounds, pesticides and herbicides, polychlorinated biphenyls and radionuclei samples.
Routinely performs required laboratory tests for iron, manganese, chlorine, fluoride, alkalinity, and pH.
Handles customer complaints.
Maintains and calibrates laboratory instruments; cleans and maintains all lab equipment, lab ware, and laboratory facilities; orders and maintains chemicals and supplies to laboratories.
Maintains a distribution map of water sample collection sites.
Flushes dead end water lines and maintains records of such.
Maintains files of material safety data sheets; maintains water plant records of work hours, and vacation and holiday time.
Performs other related duties as required.