Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

STATUS:

DEPARTMENT:

Wastewater

APPROVED BY:

Mayor

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general direction of the Lab Supervisor/Pretreatment Coordinator, this position is involved with all facets of the treatment laboratory procedures. Duties include sampling, standard method testing, computer data entry, QA/QC reporting and maintaining laboratory inventory at appropriate levels.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

Supervises:

Lab Manager/Pretreatment Coordinator

No

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

"*" denotes an essential function of the job

1. *Collect and inspect samples utilizing testing procedures.
2. Ensure EPA Standard Methods testing and procedures are be followed within the treatment plan lab operations and pretreatment program.
3. Monitor and maintain inventory within the department to ensure sufficiency of stock necessary to complete daily tasks.
4. Perform computer data entry.
5. Ensure quality of work meets standards within the treatment plan lab operations and pretreatment program.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
2. Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
3. Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
5. Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
6. Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
7. Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
8. Maintain City information in a confidential manner.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to work as a team member.
2. Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
3. Be a motivated self-starter.
4. Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
5. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
6. Frequent lifting or carrying of 20 pounds and on occasion may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
7. May stand or walk 6-8 hours per day.
8. May sit more than 1-3 hours per day.
9. May drive for 1-3 hours per day.
10. Employee must use hands for repetitive fine manipulation.
11. Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, reaching and lift approved weight above shoulder level.
12. May require work around machinery.
13. Position will occasionally require hearing protection.
14. Vision must be correctable to 20/20.

working environment and conditions

1. The essential functions of this position will be performed in an indoor environment.
2. Certain required sampling will be outdoors in all types of weather elements. Proper confined space training will be required for compliance.

EDUCATION, Experience and TRAINING

1. Graduation from high school or demonstrate the ability to work at this level based on past work experience.
2. Obtain an Indiana Department of Environmental Management valid Operator's License or a California State University Volume I and II certificate within 12 months.
3. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
4. A pleasant and friendly demeanor.
5. Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
6. Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
7. Familiar with basic OSHA standards and safety practices.

equipment and Tools

1. Computer and peripherals.
2. Pencil and paper.
3. Flow Monitor.
4. Safety Equipment.
5. Sampling Equipment.
6. Analytical laboratory equipment.