Laboratory Analyst - President St Plant

City of Savannah•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Savannah is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Analyst to join their team at the President St Plant. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and quality of water systems by performing laboratory analyses on wastewater and surface water samples in accordance with state regulations and laboratory operating procedures. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other related sciences.
Less than one year of experience as a laboratory technician in an environmental science field or wet chemical laboratory analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification or must obtain certification within nine (9) months of employment.
A valid driver's license is required.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal safe drinking water regulations.
Knowledge of water plant laboratory testing equipment.
Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory testing techniques and protocols.
Knowledge of emergency response plans and protocols.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental or wet chemical laboratory analysis
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to interpret technical and regulatory information
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Maintains chain of custody documentation, ensuring the validity of samples.
Performs wet chemical and biological laboratory tests to determine treatment plant regulatory compliance, plant process control feedback, and pretreatment conditions of wastewater.
Performs standardization of equipment and quality control testing to assure accurate and reliable test results.
Analyzes and reports data generated through testing to conform to regulations and provide a better understanding of test results.
Reads and interprets technical material, such as operating procedures, instructions, regulatory policy documentation, and current research relevant to the position.
Maintains equipment, reagents, and media stocks to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory.
Performs other related duties as assigned.