Laboratory Technician

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

10d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs field sampling of potable water, wastewater, surface water, ground water, or other media to ensure process control or regulatory compliance. Job requires working knowledge of JEA and regulatory standard operating processes and procedures for sampling. Assists in routine preparation and analysis of samples for environmental compliance and production data to assist in supporting the organization effort to excel in environmental stewardship. Job requires basic knowledge of sampling techniques, laboratory techniques, safety practices and procedures, sufficient to perform a limited range of routine technical tasks. Specific standard operating procedures are provided requiring some judgment in rearranging work sequences in specific cases. Assists in solving routine problems. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completion in following established procedures and directions. Regular contact with individuals in the same work group is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information. May be required to work a variety of non-standard hours and/or be on call twenty-four (24) hours-a-day, seven (7) days-a-week to provide continuous customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and must include successful completion of twelve (12) semester hours of Chemistry, Biology, Natural Sciences or related field at college level.
A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.
JEA/SJRPP employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push any load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance.
Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.
This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure ES A0200 A0101 RS 628 Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre-hire for “FACTA” designations; pre-hire and recurring for “CIP” designations).
Must be free from color blindness.

Responsibilities

Performs field sampling for various media following approved methodology.
Maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots field meters.
Performs routine laboratory analyses (e.g. Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), pH, etc.).
Prepares and maintains chemicals, reagents, and standards for analysis.
Maintains inventory for work group.
Prepares forms documents and reports, as required.
Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, orderly and safe working environment.
Maintains information, records, documents and file systems.
Attends safety meetings.
Performs sampling equipment maintenance/cleaning, laboratory glassware washing, sample disposal, and preparation tasks.
Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Performs other job-related work as assigned.

Benefits

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment .
Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
Dental
Vision
Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees.
Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment.
Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
Health & Wellness To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers.
From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.