Laboratory Analyst III – Water & Wastewater Lab Specialist

Columbus Water Works; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water Works in Columbus, GA is seeking a Laboratory Analyst III to perform water, wastewater and sludge testing with minimal supervision. You will collect samples, run tests (pH, BOD, TKN, turbidity, chlorine residual, coliforms, solids) and enter data into LIMS, maintaining equipment and records. On-call weekend sampling may be required.

The role requires strong math, report writing and teamwork; GA licenses within 2 years of employment are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 years of science college preferred.
• Minimum 6 months laboratory experience in water or wastewater is required.
• Must obtain GA Wastewater Laboratory Analyst License within 2 years of employment.
• Must obtain GA Water Laboratory Analyst License within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests with high accuracy and precision under supervision.
• Collect samples of water, wastewater or sludge and run tests.
• Enter data into LIMS and maintain records and equipment.
• Prepare reports and validations for analyses and samples.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Word

Database systems

Mathematics

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years of college with science emphasis

6 months laboratory experience

GA Wastewater Laboratory Analyst License within 2 years

GA Water Laboratory Analyst License within 2 years

Tools

LIMS

LabWorks

Job description

Columbus Water Works in Columbus, GA is seeking a Laboratory Analyst III to perform water, wastewater and sludge testing with minimal supervision. You will collect samples, run tests (pH, BOD, TKN, turbidity, chlorine residual, coliforms, solids) and enter data into LIMS, maintaining equipment and records. On-call weekend sampling may be required.

The role requires strong math, report writing and teamwork; GA licenses within 2 years of employment are expected.