Senior Laboratory Analyst, Water & Wastewater

Columbus Water Works through Westaff Staffing Agency; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water Works through Westaff Staffing Agency seeks a Laboratory Analyst to perform water and wastewater testing and data entry in a regulated lab setting. You will collect samples, run tests (pH, BOD, TKN, turbidity, chlorine residual, coliforms, etc.), and enter results into LIMS under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6 months lab experience, and the ability to obtain GA licenses within 2 years. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and lab software is needed.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of chemical principles and laboratory tests for water and wastewater.
• Good math skills and ability to compute and record test results.
• Ability to obtain GA Wastewater Laboratory Analyst License and GA Water Laboratory Analyst License within 2 years.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and collect samples without direct supervision.
• Record results on bench sheets and report forms; enter data into LIMS.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and quality control samples; perform validations.
• Prepare reports and communicate results to EPD and management.
• May be assigned to drinking water or wastewater lab; on-call weekend CSO sampling/testing on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Math skills

Oral and written communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

LIMS data entry

Drivers license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college (science preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Word

LIMS

LabWorks

Job description

Columbus Water Works through Westaff Staffing Agency seeks a Laboratory Analyst to perform water and wastewater testing and data entry in a regulated lab setting. You will collect samples, run tests (pH, BOD, TKN, turbidity, chlorine residual, coliforms, etc.), and enter results into LIMS under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6 months lab experience, and the ability to obtain GA licenses within 2 years. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and lab software is needed.