Senior Lab Technician

Inframark • Perry, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Lab Technician collects samples and performs routine and regulatory laboratory analyses on water, wastewater, and other matrices using prescribed methods to assess water quality in accordance with State and Federal regulations and internal requirements. The role works with only occasional instruction or assistance when new or unusual situations arise.

The technician performs physical and bacteriological analyses, records results and quality-control information, maintains laboratory and field equipment, and keeps required logs and records. The position is responsible for the integrity of analytical results and associated quality assurance and control. It also supports applicable State Drinking Water Laboratory Certification requirements through record keeping, pure culture controls, and laboratory quality control.

The work includes exposure to wet and humid conditions, indoor and outdoor environments, potentially hazardous pollutants, industrial operations, dirt, grease, and moving mechanical parts. Protective devices are required. The position requires availability for 24-hour call and weekend rotation, and willingness to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

Requirements

• Completion of a standard high school education or its recognized equivalent, supplemented by courses in chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
• Availability for 24-hour call and weekend rotation.
• Must obtain State Board of Examiners Wastewater/Water Laboratory Analyst Certification within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and water analysis methodology.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater plant operations.
• Skill in operating laboratory equipment, including a spectrometer, microscope, pH meter, fluoride meter, conductivity meter, ISE probe, incubator, titrator, analytical balance, DO meter, and TOC analyzer.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift a manhole cover when placing samplers in a manhole.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Willingness to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
• Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples at prescribed intervals or as requested from water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, streams, and commercial and residential establishments for laboratory analysis.
• Conduct physical and bacteriological laboratory analyses of water, wastewater, or industrial samples, including applicable routine and regulatory tests.
• Enter analytical results, observations, corrective actions, and quality-control information in required formats.
• Maintain records and daily logs for analytical calibrations, preventive and corrective maintenance, chains of custody, reagent and standard preparation, and chemical inventories.
• Ensure the integrity of analytical results and associated quality control and quality assurance.
• Maintain the working order and proper calibration of field and laboratory materials and equipment.
• Maintain applicable State Drinking Water Laboratory Certification through logs, pure culture controls, general laboratory quality control, and record keeping.
• Attend safety classes and comply with and reinforce company safety policies.
• Work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, and the public, and comply with company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED