Environmental Lab - Laboratory - Laboratory Technician Trainee - Environmental Lab

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs technical laboratory work involved in collecting water and wastewater samples and performing a variety of standard and specialized chemical and microbiological tests.

Requirements

Knowledge of laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures, including the operation and maintenance of standardized laboratory equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in a laboratory environment.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to use various types of laboratory equipment.
Operate office equipment, including a PC and Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and Google Suite.
Safely operate a vehicle.
Ability to perform chemical and microbiological tests.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following fields: microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medical technology, or a physical or natural science is required.
At least 24 hours of chemistry or 16 hours of microbiology, or 16 hours of biology, including 4 hours of microbiology, are required. (Dual credit, placement hours, leveling courses, and online courses in Chemistry and Microbiology do not count towards fulfilling this requirement.)
A Class “D” Water License or a Class “D” wastewater license within twelve (12) months of employment is required.
A Texas driver's license is required within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in technical laboratory work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect samples and prepare for testing, including water, wastewater, and sludge.
Calibrate, maintain, and set up equipment for various laboratory operations.
Calibrate, maintain, and set up equipment for the Water and Wastewater Plant mini laboratories.
Clean laboratory equipment and facilities.
Perform chemical and mathematical calculations.
Prepare and maintain quality control records, report files, and daily logs of samples and testing procedures.
Conduct standard and specialized chemical and microbiological examinations of routine and special samples of raw and treated water, wastewater, and industrial waste.
Prepare samples for shipment to other laboratories.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, sampling locations (including the entire water shed), and vendors.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Assists with the investigation of public concerns raised by citizens, as well as performing field samples when assigned