Lab Technician I–II | Benefits + City Differential

City of Racine; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

HSA

Paid time off

4% differential for city residents

Job summary

The Racine Wastewater Utility laboratory seeks a Technician I/II to perform routine laboratory analyses and support permit compliance. Responsibilities include wet chemistry tests, bacteriological enumeration, preparation of reagents, and maintaining sample custody and lab records.

Employees may rotate weekends/holidays and standby calls; a 4% differential may apply for city residents. WDNR certifications and a valid driver's license are required or pursued after hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic laboratory principles and equipment.
• Ability to perform tests and analyses with quality control.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload per procedures and due dates.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet chemistry analyses (BOD, solids, phosphorus, ammonia, pH, etc.).
• Conduct bacteriological enumeration analyses.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and culture media.
• Maintain lab records and QA of data submitted.

Job description

The Racine Wastewater Utility laboratory seeks a Technician I/II to perform routine laboratory analyses and support permit compliance. Responsibilities include wet chemistry tests, bacteriological enumeration, preparation of reagents, and maintaining sample custody and lab records.

Employees may rotate weekends/holidays and standby calls; a 4% differential may apply for city residents. WDNR certifications and a valid driver's license are required or pursued after hire.