Senior Laboratory Technician

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Winthrop, MA

1d•$61,110 - $83,952•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine tests, using prescribed procedures, on water, air, and wastewater. Performs routine duties to assist scientists, including the compilation and preparation of data and the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or a related field, including eight college credits in Chemistry; or
An Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field including eight college credits in Chemistry and two (2) years experience of related environmental laboratory experience; or
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License.
Required to be available for standby duty and in an on call rotation pool.
Familiarity with basic laboratory testing procedures, the operations, calibration and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Knowledge of techniques used for the accurate handling of data.
Skill in the use of special application software.

Responsibilities

Performs routine chemical and microbiological analyses and tests and operates all related equipment, assuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Performs set-ups of more complex analytical equipment and instrumentation, also in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Operates equipment to perform established testing procedures in accordance with SOPs.
Assists higher level staff in chemical or biological analyses.
Prepares standard solution reagents, media, and related materials to use in testing.
Monitors the performance of, and performs routine calibration and maintenance duties, on laboratory instruments and equipment. Performs minor adjustments or repairs. Reports equipment malfunctions or other problems to supervisor.
Performs checks to assure that the gathering of samples is in accordance with SOPs.
Performs checks/edits to assure the accuracy to test data.
Reviews reports, identifies discrepancies, and suggests or takes corrective action.
Operates computer data terminal/personal computers to enter data into the LIMS system.
Assures the accurate calculations, computation, compilation, summarization/tabulation of test data. Utilizes standard applications software summarization/tabulation of test data. Utilizes standard applications software package to prepare accurate statistical and graphic reports and displays as instructed. Modifies report formats using software as instructed.
Monitors the supply of materials and supplies against established quantities, and informs supervisor of low levels as necessary to maintain adequate stock. Performs duties to take inventories of supplies and equipment.
Cleans and maintains assigned work area and follows procedures to ensure safety and avoid accidents and injuries.
Performs related duties as required.