LABORATORY ANALYST

The Bryan County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications for a Full Time Laboratory Analyst in our Water and Sewer Department. This position performs laboratory analyses on wastewater and groundwater samples, in accordance with state regulations and laboratory operating procedures. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Maintains chain of custody documentation, ensuring the validity of samples. Performs wet chemical and biological laboratory tests, in order to determine treatment plant regulatory compliance, plant process control feedback, and pretreatment conditions of wastewater. Performs standardization of equipment and quality control testing, in order to assure that test results are both accurate and reliable. Analyzes and reports data generated through testing, in order to conform to regulations and to provide a better understanding of the test results. Reads and interprets technical material, such as operating procedures and instructions, regulatory policy documentation, and current research relevant to my position. Maintains equipment, reagents, and media stocks, in order to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other related sciences; with less than one year of experience as a laboratory technician in an environmental science field or wet chemical laboratory analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification or must obtain certification within nine (9) months of employment. Most maintain and posses a valid Driver's License. Bryan County is an equal opportunity employer, and we endorse the Americans’ Disability Act. Bryan County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service. Bryan County is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Bryan County uses the program to verify employment eligibility of all new employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed. E-Verify Number: 157957 Authorization Date: March 3,2010 E-Verify is a registered trademark of U.S. Department of Homeland Security #J-18808-Ljbffr