Senior Drinking Water Lab Technician (Field/Lab)

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Senior Drinking Water Laboratory Technician to supervise tasks ensuring compliance with regulations and goals. The role includes sample collection, analytical testing, and reporting, with potential emergency response duties in water incidents.

Includes field and lab work across five areas and requires knowledge of standard laboratory methods, record-keeping, and ongoing license maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory tests and analyses.
• Ability to operate computer software for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to handle samples and laboratory equipment.
• Experience with laboratory animal techniques may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs biological, chemical, or physical analysis of water samples per standard methods.
• Conducts field sampling and may drive within the metro Atlanta area.
• Rotates between laboratory and field assignments as needed.
• Calibrates equipment and maintains laboratory records and logs.

Skills

Lab knowledge

Computer skills

Sample handling

Animal techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physical or Biological sciences

Two years of laboratory work experience

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Senior Drinking Water Laboratory Technician to supervise tasks ensuring compliance with regulations and goals. The role includes sample collection, analytical testing, and reporting, with potential emergency response duties in water incidents.

Includes field and lab work across five areas and requires knowledge of standard laboratory methods, record-keeping, and ongoing license maintenance.