Laboratory Technician

Inframark LLC in; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Bedford, Indiana to perform sampling and comprehensive lab analyses for water and related systems. The role includes data entry, record-keeping, and maintaining calibration of equipment, with responsibilities for quality control and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes accurate analytical results, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with team members to support environmental and public health projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples at prescribed intervals or as requested from the water distribution system, wastewater treatment plants, streams, or commercial and residential establishments for laboratory analysis.
• Conduct physical and bacteriological lab analyses including alkalinity, phosphates, BOD, COD, TOC, solids, dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual, pH, turbidity, and other parameters.
• Perform data entry for analytical results, observations/corrective action, and quality control.
• Maintain records and daily logs for analytical calibrations, maintenance, records of custody, reagent/standard prep, and chemical inventories.
• Ensure integrity of analytical results and quality control/assurance.
• Maintain calibration and working order of field/lab equipment and materials.
• Maintain State Drinking Water Laboratory Certification (if applicable) by proper logging and QC.
• Attend safety classes and comply with safety policies.
• Collaborate with peers, supervisors, and the public per company policies.

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Duties and responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary range - $23-$25/hr, depending on level of experience.

• Collect samples at prescribed intervals or as requested form the water distribution system, wastewater treatment plants, streams, or commercial and residential establishments for laboratory analysis.
• Conduct physical and bacteriological laboratory analysis as applicable to water, wastewater, or industrial analysis, including but not limited to: alkalinity, phosphates, BOD, COD, TOC, total/dissolved/suspended/settleable solids, dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual, fluoride, pH, temperature, turbidity, total/fecal coliform via membrane filtration, MPN, P/A, conductivity, chlorides, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, and TKN.
• Perform data entry in required formats to include:
  • Analytical results
  • Observations/corrective action
  • Quality Control
• Maintain various records and daily logs to include:
  • Analytical calibrations
  • Preventative/corrective maintenance
  • Chains of Custody
  • Reagent/standard preparation
  • Chemical inventories
• Responsible for integrity of all analytical results and corresponding quality control/assurance.
• Maintain the working order and proper calibration of field/laboratory materials and equipment.
• Maintains State Drinking Water Laboratory Certification (if applicable) by maintaining logs, pure culture controls, and general laboratory QC and record keeping.
• Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
• Work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, and the public and comply with company policies.