City of Bloomington, MN · 18 hours ago
Laboratory Analyst
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39.33/hr - $42.53/hrThe City of Bloomington is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to perform complex analyses of various matrices for chemical or microbiological components. The role involves coordinating laboratory functions, ensuring compliance with water quality standards, and maintaining effective communication with team members and the public.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate daily laboratory functions for the chemical and microbiological areas
Conduct and interpret complex sample analyses
Assure analyses are performed in a timely, accurate, and safe manner
Assure proper comprehensive records are maintained to support water treatment programs and laboratory certifications
Maintain and suggest modifications to laboratory procedures and methods with the overall goals of efficiency, defensible data, and maintaining the current state and federal laboratory certificates
Maintain laboratory instrumentation
Stock and maintain laboratory inventories
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of treatment plant and laboratory operations
Compose routine correspondence and complex documents (e.g., specifications, justifications, recommendations, manuals, operating instructions)
Establish, maintain, and update water quality information and the methods for recording information
Investigate and research water treatment and water quality issues
Maintain proficiency of core laboratory functions (drinking water protection)
Ensure water quality meets federal, state, and local standards
Have a working knowledge of and monitor federal, state, and local legislation [Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA)]
Investigate, interpret, recommend corrective measures, and monitor water quality parameters in the treatment plant and distribution system
Conduct and interpret research including distribution, pilot plant, bench scale projects, and storm water analysis
Maintain microbiological procedures for water matrices
Have working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relating to water epidemiology
Establish and maintain current approved methods for culturing and identifying water organisms (e.g., bacteria, etc.)
Prepare appropriate media for water analyses
Maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
Communicate requested information (such as sampling or analytical methods) to appropriate staff
Perform routine communications with the public through telephone conversations, letters, presentations, etc
Maintain knowledge of and experience in operating computer hardware and software
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
Utilize computer application in support of work assignments
Perform related work as apparent or as assigned
Qualification
Required
Four-year science degree (chemistry, biology, microbiology, etc.) with verifiable coursework in analytical chemistry or microbiology or a related area
Working knowledge of theories, principles, and procedures of microbiology or chemistry and laboratory methods (USEPA, Standard Methods, etc.), techniques and procedures associated with either discipline
Knowledge of quality assurance/control programs
Strong analytical/problem solving abilities and ability to work independently
Basic understanding of the universal TNI Standard for certified laboratories
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Good organizational skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
Experience with computer hardware and software (including MS Office, Word, Excel, and Access)
Demonstrates ability to use complex laboratory equipment (e.g., ICP-AES, IC, FIA)
Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the Bloomington WTP laboratory
Demonstrates knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to laboratories and drinking water
Reviews method quality control results for compliance and follows-up all corrective action
Reviews data packets for completeness
Generates water quality reports as directed
Operates and maintains the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Maintains state and federal lab certifications
Perform routine lab analyses in both the Micro and Chemistry labs
Assigned tasks are completed in a timely and acceptable manner
Maintains effective working relationships with other City personnel
Assists with customer inquiries and handles them in a courteous manner
Preferred
Master's Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, or related field
Work experience in a drinking water treatment facility
Water treatment operator certificate
Understanding of how a water treatment plant operates
Laboratory work experience performing complex analyses (ICP-AES)
Benefits
10 days paid vacation per year
13 days paid personal leave per year
13 paid holidays per year
12 weeks paid parental leave
Employee health and dental insurance
Paid employee life insurance
Paid employee disability insurance
Employer/employee paid pension
Deferred compensation
Tuition assistance program
Health club membership reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Employee Assistance Program
Other optional benefits
Great suburban location, on bus line
Free employee parking
Company
City of Bloomington, MN
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Founded in 1858
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lori Economy-Scholler
Chief Financial Officer
Amy Cheney
Chief Information Officer
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