Water Quality Lab Technician

City of Columbia; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Columbia seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform routine to complex analyses of water samples ensuring quality potable water for utility customers. The role supports lab maintenance, data entry, QA/QC, and customer service while developing work methods under general supervision.

Responsibilities include testing, reporting, repairs, inventory, and coordination of flushing for water quality goals.

Formación

• Knowledge of mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
• Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares chemical reagents for testing;
• Collects water samples for laboratory testing; conducts tests and records data in WIMS and computerised maintenance management systems; prepares laboratory reports as required by the City, S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and other agencies;
• Troubleshoots and performs maintenance and minor repairs of laboratory equipment; cleans and maintains laboratory instruments;
• Assists in maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment, supplies and materials;
• Coordinates distribution system flushing with appropriate department personnel when needed to ensure optimal water quality;
• Maintains accurate and complete work records;
• Maintains proper QA/QC for sample collection and bacterial analysis;
• Assists in maintaining laboratory certification and in ensuring laboratory operations are in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of quality and safety;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints from City employees and customers in areas of responsibility; assists in tracking and addressing complaints;
• Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, completing forms, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.;
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educación

Associate’s degree in laboratory science, chemistry, biology or closely related field

Descripción del empleo

The City of Columbia seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform routine to complex analyses of water samples ensuring quality potable water for utility customers. The role supports lab maintenance, data entry, QA/QC, and customer service while developing work methods under general supervision.

Responsibilities include testing, reporting, repairs, inventory, and coordination of flushing for water quality goals.