Wastewater Lab Analyst - Key West, FL ($12,000 year COLA allowance)

Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Lab Analyst , you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Key West, FL , you will assist laboratory staff in analyzing chemical and microbiological samples of wastewater influent and effluent, sludge, marine waters and other process analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist staff in performing a variety of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests
• Uses laboratory equipment and materials
• Performs routine computations and maintains records
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program based on the established guidelines
• Operates a variety of laboratory equipment including pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves, incubators, and calculators
• Assists with performing pilot study activities
• Maintains, cleans and cares for laboratory equipment and material
• Assists in keeping laboratory records and preparing laboratory reports
• Collects water, wastewater and marine water samples for lab analysis
• Performs other duties as required

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

**$12,000/year ($1,000/month) for COLA.

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Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions

*$12,000 year COLA

Ideally, here’s what you will also have:

• One year of experience with knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and related experiences; procedures and materials used in chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests and analyses; laboratory safety and equipment and material care and maintenance

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of biological and chemical analyses of water/wastewater; safe work practices

• Proficient in the use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and to enter data into a database management system

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. 

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

41,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

49,920.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $41,200.00 to $49,920.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Key West	Florida	United States
Miami	Florida	United States