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City of Shreveport · 3 days ago

Sr. Lab Scientist

Shreveport, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

City of Shreveport is seeking a Senior Laboratory Scientist to perform a variety of chemical and microbiological tests for water and wastewater analysis. The role involves operating laboratory equipment, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of standardized chemical tests, physical tests and the interpretation of complex microbiological analyses to determine required treatment of potable, industrial, wastewater, and sludge samples

Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment

Maintains proper quality control/quality assurance

Works safely and follows City guidelines for safety

Enters data into the LIMS system

Recommends improvements in work procedures, methods, and reporting forms

Prepares bacteriological media

Performs quality control procedures on media prepared in house and purchased commercially

Adheres to all federal, state and local mandates regarding sample collection, analyses and reporting of data

Prepares and maintains test data

Prepares and certifies standards and other reagents

Participates in and successfully passes proficiency testing

May be instrumental participant in a certified microbiological laboratory

Is responsible for sample collection, sample analysis and reporting of compliance data to the EPA/DHH/DEQ

Analyzes waters for presence of pathogens and other bacteria

Coordinates with operation's personnel to optimize plant performance

Performs diagnostic and analytical analyses of a specific nature to troubleshoot situations with analytical procedures

Monitors and directs new and lower level employees work

Generates applied Standard Operations Procedures for chemical, physical and microbiological analyses

Establishes and implements procedures to assure the accuracy and completeness of data generated in the laboratory

Coordinates laboratory activity with field crews to assure proper handling of customer requests and sampling

Receives and responds to citizen/customer complaints concerning water and wastewater treatment problems

Is responsible for the proficiency testing procedures

Subject to be on call 24/7

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, best laboratory practices, etc.)

Complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules

Regularly attends required safety, job related, and certification training as required

Qualification

ChemistryMicrobiologyLaboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Water Treatment CertificationData Handling SkillsReport WritingMathematical CalculationsTeam Leadership

Required

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology or a closely related field, plus one (1) year experience in wastewater or water treatment laboratory or related experience

Facility with form perception to recognize physical and chemical differences in materials and eye-hand coordination

Possess data handling skills, including facility with Microsoft Office or similar programs, generating emails, as well as laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Ability to prepare written reports and perform basic mathematical calculations

Valid State Vehicle Operator's License

Ability to become knowledgeable of quantitative laboratory analysis, including legal chain of custody and quality control

Demonstrate ability to work with and direct others

Amiss Plant Assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 4 Water Production, Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years