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City of Phoenix · 1 day ago

Laboratory Technician - Environmental Services Division (Organics Section)

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.02/hr - $34.25/hr

3+ years exp

City of Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country and offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. The Water Services Department is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor water quality and perform analyses of wastewater samples to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Government

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Monitoring water quality for inorganic and organic constituents to optimize plant processes and maintain regulatory requirements

Engaged in the physical, chemical, microbiological, or process-related analyses of wastewater samples in accordance with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) policies and procedures

Extractions of water and wastewater samples for various parameters for compliance and process control requirements

Use of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for retrieving, tracking and entering analytical data

Compliance with safety requirements in the course of routine extractions

Tracking and ordering supplies

Qualification

Laboratory analysesQuality Assurance/Quality ControlLaboratory Information Management SystemEnvironmental policiesSample extractionsMicrosoft OfficeAttention to detailCommunication skillsWork ethicTeamwork

Required

Three years of standard laboratory tests or instrumental analyses in a public health, crime laboratory, or utility chemical laboratory, including courses in chemistry, bacteriology, or a related field

Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, environmental sciences or closely related field

Experience with/in the following: Environmental Protection Agency and/or Arizona Department of Health Services policies and procedures for laboratory analysis

Experience with/in the following: An environmental, chemical, or public health laboratory

Experience with/in the following: Following laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), particularly for water/wastewater samples

Experience with/in the following: Following Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) policies and procedures

Experience with/in the following: Basic maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment as needed

Experience with/in the following: Ordering standards, reagents, and laboratory supplies, and maintaining chemical and consumables inventories using inventory software

Experience with/in the following: Laboratory data entry procedures and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Experience with/in the following: Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

Experience with/in the following: Lab equipment and apparatuses for liquid - liquid sample extractions and solid phase extractions (SPE)

Experience with/in the following: Sample extractions and organic chemical analyses

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

Company

City of Phoenix

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Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.

Founded in 1867

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.phoenix.gov/

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