Lab Analyst I

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Qualifications:

Prefer candidates with an associate's or bachelor's degree in a science field.

Prefer candidates that have experience analyzing environmental samples.

Responsibilities:

Analyzing wastewater samples for Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, pH, biochemical oxygen demand, and a variety of other tests

Analyzing solid samples for %TS and %VS

Collecting air samples for analysis

Using a microscope to properly identify bacteria in wastewater samples

Maintaining laboratory equipment, including incubators, autoclaves, dissolved oxygen probes, pH probes, analytical balances, etc.

Collecting wastewater treatment samples

Proper sample handling, including chain of custody procedures

Creating accurate sample fractions from parent samples

Receiving and logging chemicals and other supplies

Proper laboratory documentation

Creating, updating, and maintaining standard operating procedures

Cross-training as needed to provide support with industrial sampling

Following laboratory and field work safety protocol and using necessary PPE at all times

Proper disposal of environmental samples

Accurate data entry in LIMS

Data validation

Serve as backup for the industrial pretreatment sampling program.

Maintaining a positive attitude and contributing to a team environment