Laboratory Technician

Pima County Government; Tucson (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Government is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Wastewater Reclamation Department. The role involves performing laboratory analyses, collecting samples, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have an associate's degree in a relevant field and experience in laboratory testing. Join a team dedicated to protecting human health and the environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing standard laboratory tests or instrumental analyses.
• Relevant education and experience must be documented in the application.

Responsibilities

• Collects water, solid waste, and wastewater samples for laboratory testing.
• Performs standardized laboratory tests such as BOD, COD, and pH.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory Analysis

Environmental Science

Chemistry

Biology

Microbiology

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry

Associate's degree in biology

Associate's degree in microbiology

Associate's degree in environmental science

Tools

UV/VIS Spectrophotometers

Balances

DO meters

pH meters

Job description

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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov: For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7030713

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5696 - Laboratory Technician

Salary Grade: 8

Pay Range: Hiring Range: $22.16 - $26.04 Per Hour; Full Range: $22.16 - $29.92 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity within the same job classification.

Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Department seeks talented individuals to join our Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Laboratory team. If you have experience in laboratory analysis or a bachelor’s degree in science (e.g., chemistry, biology, environmental science), your skills can help protect human health and the environment. Our state-of-the-art environmental laboratory in Pima County performs tasks including collecting samples from Water Reclamation Facilities and analyzing water samples using methods like titration, spectroscopy, gravimetric analysis, and others. If this interests you, consider joining our team.

Work hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with operation 365 days a year. Working some holidays, weekends, and schedule adjustments are required.

Essential Functions

• Collects water, solid waste, and wastewater effluent samples for laboratory testing.
• Performs standardized laboratory tests such as BOD, COD, DO, Bacteriological Examination, Alkalinity, Hardness, pH, Chlorine, Solids Testing, and other tests required by regulatory agencies.
• Analyzes microbiological organisms like E. coli and Total Coliform.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment including UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, balances, DO meters, pH meters, and robotic instruments.
• Performs acid neutralization, thermometer calibrations, and safety checks.
• Prepares laboratory waste for disposal according to proper procedures.
• Maintains inventory records for equipment, chemicals, supplies, and hazardous materials.
• Maintains facilities and equipment, adhering to safety standards and updating safety data sheets.
• Maintains manual and electronic records of testing and quality control measures.
• Reviews and updates standard operating procedures for testing.
• Assists in training new staff and participates in audits and performance evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years of experience performing standard laboratory tests or instrumental analyses.

Relevant education and experience must be documented in the application; resumes alone are not sufficient.

Preferred

• Entry level, full-time position in research, analysis, or related fields within wellness and fitness services.