Water Quality Lab Analyst I

Jacobs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Seven holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Jackson, MS seeks a Laboratory Analyst to assist in collecting and analyzing chemical and microbiological samples of water and wastewater, sludge and other process materials.

You will operate pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves and incubators, perform routine tests and calculations, maintain records and reports, and support quality assurance programs. This is a safety‑driven, team‑oriented role with dedicated onsite facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience with chemistry, biology and related analyses; safety practices.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook and data entry into databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab staff in collecting and analyzing chemical and microbiological samples of water, wastewater, sludge and other process materials.
• Perform routine chemical, biochemical and bacteriological tests and maintain records.
• Operate laboratory equipment (pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves, incubators) and assist with QA programs.
• Maintain, clean and care for laboratory equipment; prepare laboratory reports and logs.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

pH meters

balances

furnaces

autoclaves

incubators

calculators

Job description

Jacobs in Jackson, MS seeks a Laboratory Analyst to assist in collecting and analyzing chemical and microbiological samples of water and wastewater, sludge and other process materials.

You will operate pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves and incubators, perform routine tests and calculations, maintain records and reports, and support quality assurance programs. This is a safety‑driven, team‑oriented role with dedicated onsite facilities.