Lab Analyst

YUMA

Yuma (AZ)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

City benefits package

Job summary

City of Yuma is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join Team Yuma and support the Department of Utilities.

You will perform compliance sampling and analysis for water and wastewater, collect and analyze samples, calibrate instruments, maintain records, and assist public utilities staff. This role requires an Associate degree and at least one year of environmental lab experience; ADEQ certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

Associate degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, microbiology, or related field and 1 year of environmental lab experience.
Knowledge of city/state/federal environmental regulations and lab procedures.
Ability to operate and calibrate lab equipment.
Strong record-keeping and data evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

Analyzes water, wastewater, biosolids, and industrial waste samples for regulatory compliance and process control.
Calibrates, operates and maintains laboratory instruments.
Collects and prepares water, wastewater, biosolids, and industrial waste samples for analysis ensuring chain of custody.
Performs QC/QA and data evaluation functions.
Maintains lab records and inventory.
Responds to customer inquiries and provides technical assistance to W/WW Staff.
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Calibration

Sample collection

Data evaluation

Record keeping

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Science/Microbiology

Job description

Summary

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Laboratory Analyst, working with the Department of Utilities. The ideal candidate performs compliance sampling and analysis for the City’s Water and Wastewater (W/WW) facilities.

Under basic supervision, this job classification collects, prepares and analyzes samples of drinking water, wastewater, industrial discharges, and biosolids for process control and regulatory compliance for the City's Water and Wastewater (W/WW) treatment systems and operating plants; performs work according to state and Federal environmental regulations and standards, and City policies, procedures and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Analyzes water, wastewater, biosolids, and industrial waste samples for a variety of microbiological, physical, and chemical constituents for regulatory compliance and process control.
Completes duties in accordance with state and Federal laws and regulations, and City policies and procedures; follows lab procedures to verify the quality and accuracy of the laboratory tests.
Calibrates, operates and maintains laboratory instruments.
Collects and prepares water, wastewater, biosolids, and industrial waste samples for analysis to assure that chain of custody and sample integrity is maintained.
Performs quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) and data evaluation functions.
Prepares chemical reagents and microbiological media.
Maintains lab records, sample and instrumentation logs, bench sheets, media records, inventory records and a variety of summary reports.
Maintains laboratory supplies inventory.
Responds to customer inquiries and complaints, and provides technical assistance to W/WW Staff.
Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Associate's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Microbiology or related field; AND one year of environmental laboratory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge Of

City policies and procedures.
Principles and techniques of bacteriology and chemistry analysis.
City, state and Federal laws and regulations governing treatment of water/wastewater.
Operation, calibration, and maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment and monitoring systems.
Principles of record keeping and records management.
Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions in a laboratory environment.

Skill In

Performing laboratory techniques according to standardized methods and procedures.
Preparing analytical reports and interpreting test results.
Performing environmental and QA/QC analyses for physical, chemical and biological parameters.
Performing physical field tests for a variety of physical, chemical, and biological parameters.
Safely utilizing specialized laboratory testing and sampling equipment, and instrumentation.
Following safe work practices, and verbal and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Performing mathematical calculations.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. ADEQ certifications in both W/WW functions are preferred; specific technical training and certifications may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed on location at City W/WW plants and in the field, with moderate physical requirements; may be exposed to safety hazards, and dangerous tools equipment, pathogens and chemicals. Full manual dexterity and visual acuity is required for laboratory work.

The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 11.87% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 11.87% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .11% and the City contributes .11% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
SHORT TERM DISABILITY

The City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can’t work for a short time due to a covered disability.

SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.
LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.
COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.
GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

The City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.

HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
President's Day (third Monday in February)
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day (First Monday in September)
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

The City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.

SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.

01

By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my application.

02

What is your highest level of education?

Master's Degree or higher
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High school diploma or GED
None of the above

03

Do you possess an Associate's Degree, or higher, in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Microbiology or related field?

04

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please indicate what type of degree you possess and the field of study. If no degree, please enter "N/A".

05

Do you have one (1) or more years of environmental laboratory experience? (Must be verifiable in the Work Experience section of the application)

06

Which of the following best describes your years of environmental laboratory experience?

3 or more years' experience
2 years' experience
1 year experience
Some but less than one year experience
N/A - Not applicable - None

07

A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application. Do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired.

Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.
Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.
No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

08

Candidates with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certifications are preferred. Do you possess either Water or Wastewater ADEQ certifications? (To receive preference must be listed in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application)

09

This position may be exposed to safety hazards, and dangerous tools, equipment, pathogens and chemicals. Do you agree to these terms?

10

Full manual dexterity and visual acuity is required for laboratory work. Do you meet these requirements in full?

11

This position may require working shifts that include evenings, weekends and holidays. Do you agree to these terms?