Laboratory Analyst FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
intermediate technical work collecting and analyzing water and wastewater
samples, conducting tests and preparing laboratory reports, and related work as
apparent or assigned. Work is performed
under the moderate supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
basic chemical and physical analyses for the purposes of water and wastewater
quality assurance; maintains chain of custody for various samples.
Prepares
various analytical standards, quality controls, reagents and solutions.
Operates,
tests, maintains and calibrates laboratory instruments and equipment.
Enters
data from bench sheets into laboratory database; generates various
spreadsheets; reports any unusual results to a laboratory supervisor.
Assists,
backs-up and verifies laboratory sampling for surrounding water and wastewater
treatment plants.
Monitors
water, wastewater and industrial discharge sites; collects and preserves
samples as required.
Performs
various administrative support functions as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General
knowledge of laboratory techniques, materials and equipment, including those
used in standard chemical and biochemical analysis of water and wastewater;
general knowledge of safe handling of hazardous chemicals; general knowledge of
the principles of organic and inorganic chemistry; ability to prepare
laboratory reagents and assemble laboratory apparatus for chemical and
biochemical analysis; ability to take water and/or sewage samples and perform
the necessary laboratory tests; ability to keep records and prepare reports;
ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and minimal experience in laboratory or water/wastewater
treatment plant operations, or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional
exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing,
speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently
walking and sitting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication
is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;
hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work
requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection
involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating
machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general
surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to toxic or
caustic chemicals and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally
requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and Bodily Fluids; work is
generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Valid driver's
license in the State of