Temporary Water Quality Lab Analyst

City of Cedar Rapids, IA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cedar Rapids seeks a Temporary Lab Services Water Quality Analyst to assist with water sample analysis, data entry and lab procedures supporting environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.

This role offers hands-on experience in environmental science and contributes to the health of our community’s waterways, under general supervision with opportunity to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Two years post High School education with relevant lab experience preferred.
• Analytical lab procedures and water quality analyses experience preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Participates in sampling program assignments including manual collection and delivery of samples to the lab.
• Performs analytical determinations, physical measurements and bacteriological assays.
• Calibrates and maintains online process analyzers; prepares reagents/standards and media.
• Enters daily data into LIMS and maintains QA/QC records.
• Supports safety practices and housekeeping and participates in meetings and training.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Two years post High School education in chemistry, biology or general science

Job description

City of Cedar Rapids seeks a Temporary Lab Services Water Quality Analyst to assist with water sample analysis, data entry and lab procedures supporting environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.

This role offers hands-on experience in environmental science and contributes to the health of our community’s waterways, under general supervision with opportunity to learn and grow.