Senior Water Lab Technician - Field & Lab Analysis

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta invites applications for a Senior Drinking Water Laboratory Technician to oversee operations, perform water sampling, conduct analyses, and prepare reports. The role supports regulatory compliance, may respond to water emergencies, and requires rotation between microbiology and chemistry labs along with field work in the metro Atlanta area.

The candidate will maintain laboratory licenses, manage reagents and equipment, and log data in LIMS while collaborating with professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physical or Biological sciences, or a related field.
• Two years of laboratory work experience in a related area.
• Georgia Wastewater Laboratory Analyst License or Drinking Water License (must be obtained within 12 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs biological, chemical, or physical analysis and determinations of water samples.
• Performs field work including water sample collection and field testing; may drive within the metro Atlanta area.
• Rotate between laboratory and field assignments.
• Calibrate bench equipment, record temperatures, and perform maintenance checks on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Sample handling

Data logging

Safety procedures

Education

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

Two years laboratory work experience

Job description

City of Atlanta invites applications for a Senior Drinking Water Laboratory Technician to oversee operations, perform water sampling, conduct analyses, and prepare reports. The role supports regulatory compliance, may respond to water emergencies, and requires rotation between microbiology and chemistry labs along with field work in the metro Atlanta area.

The candidate will maintain laboratory licenses, manage reagents and equipment, and log data in LIMS while collaborating with professional