Laboratory Technician

City of Spokane•City of Spokane, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible technical work performing physical, chemical and bacteriological analyses and sampling of water, waste water treatment chemicals, biosolids, soils and industrial waste. Meets with area industries to collect and sample their discharges to the City's sewer system. Conducts physical, chemical and bacteriological analysis and monitoring of influent, effluent, bio-solids and other processes throughout the treatment plant, and soils associated with land application sites. Instructs the waste water operators in the proper use of sampling equipment, and uses Dissolved Oxygen (DO) meters, pH meters, and other required equipment. Conducts difficult analyses where independent decisions for proper procedures may be required. Maintains related records and files and prepares reports as required. Calibrates, operates, and maintains laboratory, sampling and other equipment. May be required to develop methods of analysis for analyzing environmental wastes to comply with accreditation or regulatory requirements. May require independent action in the selection of proper laboratory technique. Operates an automobile or pick-up truck. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in chemistry, biology, or related laboratory science.
Experience in analytical laboratory work or field sampling to fulfill environmental regulatory requirements may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the educational requirement.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to lift and move lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Obtain certification by the Washington State Department of Ecology as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I or Operator In Training within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

Meets with area industries to collect and sample their discharges to the City's sewer system
Conducts physical, chemical and bacteriological analysis and monitoring of influent, effluent, bio-solids and other processes throughout the treatment plant, and soils associated with land application sites.
Instructs the waste water operators in the proper use of sampling equipment, and uses Dissolved Oxygen (DO) meters, pH meters, and other required equipment.
Conducts difficult analyses where independent decisions for proper procedures may be required.
Maintains related records and files and prepares reports as required.
Calibrates, operates, and maintains laboratory, sampling and other equipment.
May be required to develop methods of analysis for analyzing environmental wastes to comply with accreditation or regulatory requirements.
May require independent action in the selection of proper laboratory technique.
Operates an automobile or pick-up truck.
Performs related work as required.