SHADY HILLS - Laboratory and Treatability Technician

Aquatech International; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aquatech International in Tampa, FL is seeking a hands-on Chemistry Lab Technician to develop operating procedures and perform tests for water and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities include collecting data, maintaining lab inventory, and communicating results using pH, ORP, COD, TOC, and other analyses with standard lab equipment. BS degree in Chemistry or related field required; safety and detail-oriented work ethic essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field.

Responsabilités

• Develop operating procedures and perform tests for water and wastewater treatment operations, including jar tests for chemical dosing optimization, SDI, bench and pilot-scale evaluations.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Lab procedures

Detail oriented

Excel & Word

Independent worker

Formation

BS degree in Chemistry or related field

Outils

pH meter

Conductivity meter

TSS probe

HACH spectrophotometer

Analytical balances

Volumetric glassware

Description du poste

Job Details

Location: Florida – Tampa, FL 33592. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree.

Job Description

• Develop operating procedures and perform tests for water and wastewater treatment operations, including:
  • Jar tests for chemical dosing optimization
  • Silt Density Index (SDI)
  • Bench and pilot‑scale evaluations
  • Column and batch testing for ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, activated alumina, etc.
  • Filtration systems (conventional, membrane, ceramic)
• Collect and record operating conditions such as pumping rates, pH, oxidation‑reduction potential (ORP), temperature, and pressure
• Operate and maintain small‑scale equipment (pumps, heaters, mixers)
• Prepare samples for testing and reagents for in‑house lab analyses
• Perform laboratory tests:
  • pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Color, Temperature (T)
  • Oxidation‑Reduction Potential (ORP), Alkalinity (ALK)
  • Calcium & Magnesium Hardness, Total Hardness, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
  • Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Turbidity
  • Phosphorus/Phosphate, TKN/Ammonia/Nitrite/Nitrate
  • Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC)
• Pull samples for third‑party laboratory analysis
• Maintain reagents, lab inventory, calibration records, and SDS documentation
• Communicate and document data; keep lab equipment clean

Skill Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude/technical background
• Experience with bench‑top wet inorganic chemistry analytical procedures
• Detail oriented and diligent with laboratory procedures
• Ability to follow detailed lab procedures and safety sheets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills with team members
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments (pH, conductivity meters, TSS probes, HACH spectrophotometer, analytical balances, volumetric glassware)
• Non‑colourblind
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Essential Functions

Perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Physical Job Demands

• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods with high concentration required

Qualifications

BS degree in Chemistry or related field.