Job Overview: Part Time: 20 hrs per week – 960 hours per fiscal year
Perform duties in support of laboratory operations and activities; to clean, wash, and assemble laboratory apparatus and glassware; to collect water samples for laboratory analysis from various locations; to prepare standard chemical solutions and bacteriological media; to perform standard physical, chemical, bacteriological, and biological analyses of water samples; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Job Duties/Learning Objectives:
Laboratory Services
-Perform water analysis for chemistry parameters with minimal supervision.
-Prepare chemical reagents and quality control standards.
-Maintain inventory and purchase supplies and reagents as needed.
-Perform quality control tasks to ensure adherence to State requirements.
-Perform laboratory safety inspections.
Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to do the job:
-Experience in operating and troubleshooting basic laboratory equipment.
-Experience in quality control and quality assurance tasks.
-Familiarity with the ELAP and/or TNI standard, or equivalent as it pertains to water/wastewater analysis.
-Some experience in field sampling and completing chain-of-custody documentation preferred.
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of applications, advanced-level knowledge of Excel and Word preferred.
-Experience with using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Laboratory Technician I
This is the entry level class in the Laboratory Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Laboratory Technician II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Advancement to the "II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions, and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
The level and scope of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this section are related to the job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.
Laboratory Technician I
Some Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of preparing standard media solutions.
Principles of chemistry and bacteriology as applied to the analysis of water.
Standard laboratory terminology and procedures.
Use and care of standard laboratory equipment, instruments, and materials.
Mathematical principles.
Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
Principles of business writing and report preparation.
Ability to:
Learn methods and techniques of water sampling and analysis.
Learn to collect water samples from a variety of specified locations.
Learn to perform standard physical, chemical, biological, and bacteriological tests on water and related materials.
Learn to prepare standard chemical solutions, reagent, stains, and media.
Dispose of hazardous waste and chemicals according to established rules and regulations.
Set up, use, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment.
Provide responsible assistance in specialized research projects.
Maintain detailed notes and records of work performed.
Learn to prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to pass Background, Drug Screen and if applicable Medical Screenings (i.e. Vision, Hearing, or Physical) if Required by Client.
Medical, dental, vision, ancillary coverage and 401k benefits are available.
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