Laboratory Technician

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Topeka's Utilities Department seeks a Laboratory Technician to support the Water Division. The role collects water samples from homes and businesses and performs chemical and bacteriological tests to ensure the quality of water treatment processes and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will know laboratory equipment and testing methods, show a willingness to learn, and be able to read technical manuals and graphs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with drinking water analysis preferred.
• Must be insurable and have a valid Kansas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and bacteriological tests to ensure water quality.
• Collect water samples from homes and businesses throughout the city.
• Prepare chemical reagents for laboratory and operational uses.
• Perform laboratory quality control procedures.

Skills

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Aptitude for technology

Read manuals & charts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Topeka's Utilities Department is seeking a Laboratory Technician to serve in its Water Division. This position collects and performs chemical and bacteriological tests to ensure quality of water treatment processes and compliance with state and/or federal regulations. This incumbent will collect water samples from homes and businesses throughout the City.

Primary duties include:

• Perform chemical and bacteriological tests to ensure quality of water treatment process.
• Collects routine water samples from homes and businesses throughout the city, which requires contact with the public.
• Prepare chemical reagents for laboratory and operational uses.
• Perform laboratory quality control procedures.

The ideal candidate has:

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, terminology, and laboratory procedures as well as knowledge of water quality testing methods.
• An aptitude for technology or a willingness to learn.
• The ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and graphs and charts.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required; previous experience with drinking water analysis is preferred. Must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka’s insurance carrier and possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer