We are looking for a qualified Laboratory Technician to work in our environmental lab who will be responsible for preparing and conducting various laboratory tests on water, wastewater, sludge, and groundwater samples accurately and timely. Effective performance required to maintain laboratory accreditation. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a lab under possibly hazardous conditions (e. g. pathogens or chemicals).

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am until 4:30pm, may work overtime depending on workload.

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental samples such as wastewater, ground water, drinking water, industrial water, and sludge/solid waste and food products

• Effective performance required to maintain laboratory accreditation

• Comply with applicable good laboratory, safety, and quality assurance practices

• Maintain proper documentation in all formats of record keeping in a legible manner

• Prepare reagents required for lab testing

• Evaluate quality control samples

• Generate reports based on lab results

• Help file and maintain SDS

• Help maintain updated standard operating procedures and quality control measures to assure the efficient operation of sample testing

• Assure the timeliness and accuracy of results reported to customers

• Compile and analyze test information to determine operating efficiency of procedures or equipment and to diagnose and troubleshoot problem areas • Confers with Quality Assurance Lab Analyst or Lab Manager to make necessary adjustments in process or equipment

• Participate in general laboratory cleaning and maintenance

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or requested Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Required:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Ability to adapt effectively with a continually changing and demanding fast paced environment

• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively to maintain high levels of Safety, Quality and Efficiency

• Basic computer skills

• Neat penmanship

• Effective communication and development of good working relationships with both co-workers and management
• Sets good example for other employees (attitude, approach, professionalism, team effort, commitment

• Technical writing experience desirable

• Instrumentation experience and knowledge a plus, for maintenance, analysis and troubleshooting purposes on the following types of instruments HPLC, ICP, GFAA, Lachat, handheld or benchtop pH, D.O., and conductivity meters

• Ability to maintain confidential business information

• Knowledge of quality principles

• Knowledge of State and EPA regulations

Requirements and Minimum Education Level:

Required: High School Diploma or experience working in a lab. Degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related fields a plus.

Experience: Minimum of one year laboratory experience or analytical experience required.