Water Quality Lab Technician — Wastewater

Inframark LLC; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark LLC is seeking a Wastewater Lab Technician to collect samples and perform routine laboratory analyses to assess water quality as required by state and federal regulations and internal requirements.

Responsibilities include sample collection from water systems and treatment plants, physical and bacteriological analyses, data entry, and ensuring data integrity while maintaining equipment calibration; willingness for overtime and weekend rotations is required.

Qualifications

• Requires standard high school education with chemistry, biology and math.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be available for 24 hour call and weekend rotation.
• Must obtain State Board of Examiners Wastewater/Water Laboratory Analyst Certification within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and water analysis methodology; Water and wastewater plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples at prescribed intervals or as requested from water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, streams, or facilities for laboratory analysis.
• Conduct physical and bacteriological laboratory analysis on water, wastewater, or industrial samples (alkalinity, BOD, COD, TOC, TKN, etc.).
• Perform data entry for Analytical results, observations/corrective action, quality control, calibrations, maintenance, and records.
• Maintain integrity of analytical results and related quality control/assurance.
• Maintain calibration of field/laboratory equipment and keep logs and records up to date.
• Attend safety training and comply with company safety policies.
• Work harmoniously with peers, supervisors and the public and comply with company policies.

Skills

Lab techniques

Water analysis

Quality control

Water/wastewater operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with chemistry, biology and math

Tools

Spectrometer

Microscope

pH meter

Fluoride meter

Conductivity meter

ISE probe

Incubator

Titrator

Analytical balance

DO meter

TOC analyzer

Job description

Inframark LLC is seeking a Wastewater Lab Technician to collect samples and perform routine laboratory analyses to assess water quality as required by state and federal regulations and internal requirements.

Responsibilities include sample collection from water systems and treatment plants, physical and bacteriological analyses, data entry, and ensuring data integrity while maintaining equipment calibration; willingness for overtime and weekend rotations is required.