Wastewater Lab Technician: Analysis & Method Development

Caladwich Consulting LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caladwich Consulting LLC seeks a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support wastewater pretreatment and chemical process plant operations for the BEP in Washington, DC. The role involves laboratory analysis, method development, and technical documentation to inform operational decisions.

The candidate will perform specialized analyses (TGA, UV-Vis-NIR, titration), process data, and develop test methods while ensuring safety and compliance in a on-site environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable science or engineering, or an associate’s with 2 additional years of related lab experience.
• Knowledge or experience in thermogravimetric analysis, UV-Vis/near-IR spectroscopy, titration, data processing, lab reports and QC methods.
• Ability to develop lab test methods and program lab equipment as needed.
• Ability to design and carry out chemical studies and interpret complex technical information.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel across a wide range of technical backgrounds.

Responsabilidades

• Perform laboratory analysis using thermogravimetric analysis, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, and titration.
• Apply statistical data processing techniques to evaluate laboratory results.
• Prepare laboratory test reports and maintain laboratory quality control methods.
• Develop laboratory test methods and program laboratory equipment as necessary.
• Develop, implement, and complete chemical studies to understand chemical functions and interactions of process tanks.
• Review, analyze, and integrate technical work and address laboratory or process-related problems.
• Plan and conduct non-routine or complex assignments, including limited-scope projects or portions of larger projects.
• Explain technical findings clearly to personnel with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Prepare project status reports and communicate laboratory findings to operational stakeholders.
• Support wastewater pretreatment and chemical process plant requirements as needed.
• Become familiar with applicable safety, environmental, and compliance requirements, technologies, and plant equipment.
• Coordinate technical work with plant personnel and other project contributors.

Conocimientos

Thermogravimetric analysis

UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy

Titration

Statistical data processing

Laboratory quality control methods

Laboratory test reports

Develop laboratory test methods

Chemical studies design

Interpreting complex technical info

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or engineering or related field; OR an associate's with 2 years related lab experience

Descripción del empleo

Caladwich Consulting LLC seeks a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support wastewater pretreatment and chemical process plant operations for the BEP in Washington, DC. The role involves laboratory analysis, method development, and technical documentation to inform operational decisions.

The candidate will perform specialized analyses (TGA, UV-Vis-NIR, titration), process data, and develop test methods while ensuring safety and compliance in a on-site environment.