Senior Lab Technician

Inframark; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Inframark is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Lab Technician to join our Operations and Maintenance team in GA. You will collect samples from water systems and perform routine lab analyses to ensure regulatory compliance and water quality.

You will maintain accurate records, calibrate equipment, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a high school diploma with chemistry/biology/maths coursework and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with chemistry/biology/maths coursework.
• Willingness to obtain State Board lab certification within 1 year.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples at prescribed intervals for water/wastewater analysis.
• Perform physical and bacteriological analyses per methods and regs.
• Enter data and maintain logs, QC, and chains of custody.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of analytical results and equipment calibration.
• Attend safety trainings and follow company policies.
• Work cooperatively with team and public stakeholders.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Water analysis

Safety compliance

Data entry/record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Chemistry coursework

Biology coursework

Mathematics coursework

Tools

Spectrometer

Microscope

pH meter

Fluoride meter

Conductivity meter

TOC analyzer

Incubator

Titrator

Analytical balance

DO meter

Job description

Join Inframark: Leading the Way in Water Management

Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us at Inframark.

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Wastewater Lab Technician

Collect samples and perform routine and regulatory laboratory analysis on various matrices according to prescribed methods to assess water quality as required by State and Federal regulations and/or internal requirements. Receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.

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 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.

Qualifications

Requires completion of a standard high school education or its recognized equivalent supplemented by courses in chemistry, biology and math. Must have a valid driver’s license in the state employed. Must be available for 24 hour call and weekend rotation. Must obtain State Board of Examiners Wastewater/Water Laboratory Analyst Certification within one year of employment.

Knowledge of:

Laboratory techniques and water analysis methodology; Water and wastewater plant operations

Skill in:

Operation of laboratory equipment including spectrometer, microscope, pH meter, fluoride meter, conductivity meter, ISE probe, incubator, titrator, analytical balance, DO meter and TOC analyzer.

Ability to:

Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Lift a manhole cover when placing samplers in manhole

Working conditions:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and inside/outside conditions; to include potentially hazardous pollutants and industrial operations, dirt, grease, moving mechanical parts requiring the use of protective devices. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Some tools and equipment require a high degree of dexterity. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Learn more about us at Operations and Maintenance - Inframark