Water Quality Lab Technician - Ensure Safe Potable Water

City of Columbia SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

City of Columbia SC seeks a Laboratory Technician/Analyst to perform routine to complex laboratory analyses of water samples, ensuring potable water quality for City customers. The role includes preparing reagents, collecting samples, recording data in WIMS and other systems, and assisting with inventory and equipment maintenance.

The incumbent operates under general supervision, participates in maintaining lab certification, and adheres to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science, chemistry, biology or closely related field.
• Six (6) months of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Collects water samples for testing and records data.
• Prepares chemical reagents and maintains laboratory reports.
• Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Ensures QA/QC for sample collection and bacterial analysis.
• Performs clerical tasks and helps with records and reporting.
• Attends training and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab math

Data analysis

Communication

Education

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

Job description

City of Columbia SC seeks a Laboratory Technician/Analyst to perform routine to complex laboratory analyses of water samples, ensuring potable water quality for City customers. The role includes preparing reagents, collecting samples, recording data in WIMS and other systems, and assisting with inventory and equipment maintenance.

The incumbent operates under general supervision, participates in maintaining lab certification, and adheres to safety standards.