City of Tallahassee · 19 hours ago
Laboratory Analyst II or III
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$21.67/hr - $58.80/hr
2+ years expThe City of Tallahassee is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Laboratory Analyst II or III to perform analyses on water, wastewater, and other environmental samples. The role involves conducting routine and advanced laboratory operations in compliance with established methods and regulatory standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Perform physical, chemical, and biological analyses on water, wastewater, groundwater, sediments, sludges, and related environmental samples
Conduct water quality tests including, but not limited to, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), residual chlorine, bacteriological tests, and pH
Prepare standard solutions, reagents, and media
Maintain, clean, and perform routine maintenance on analytical equipment; troubleshoot equipment issues to ensure accurate performance
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with QA/QC requirements
Report analytical problems, procedural issues, and supply needs to the supervisor
Follow laboratory safety procedures and regulatory requirements
Laboratory Analyst II – Additional Responsibilities
Perform complex routine and non-routine analyses with limited general supervision
Review analytical results for accuracy and QA/QC acceptability prior to submission to the supervisor
Assist in training and providing guidance to laboratory technicians
Assist in interpreting and developing new analytical methods and procedures
Make improvements to analytical methods and laboratory procedures as needed
Achieve and maintain expertise in two of the following chemistry sections: Physical, Metals, or Nutrients
Laboratory Analyst III – Additional Responsibilities
Perform complex and advanced analyses with extensive independence and minimal supervision
Plan, conduct, and coordinate a variety of water quality tests
Independently review and validate analytical results and QA/QC data
Assist in training, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to laboratory technicians and lower-level Laboratory Analysts
Review methods and analyses performed by lower-level staff for accuracy and QA/QC acceptability
Develop, research, interpret, and implement new or improved analytical methods and procedures
Communicate procedural changes and new methods to laboratory staff
Achieve and maintain expertise in Volatile or Semi-Volatile sections and expertise in one of the following chemistry sections: Physical, Metals, or Nutrients OR
Achieve and maintain expertise in all three of the following chemistry sections: Physical, Metals, and Nutrients
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field
Two years of technical, professional experience in environmental water and/or wastewater analysis, analytical chemistry or an equivalent combination of training and experience for Laboratory Analyst II
Possession of a master's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field can substitute for one year of required experience for Laboratory Analyst II
Possession of a PhD in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field can substitute for two years of required experience for Laboratory Analyst II
Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field
Three years of technical, professional experience in environmental water and/or wastewater analysis, analytical chemistry or an equivalent combination of training and experience for Laboratory Analyst III
Possession of a master's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience for Laboratory Analyst III
Possession of a PhD in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field may substitute for two years of required experience for Laboratory Analyst III
Perform physical, chemical, and biological analyses on water, wastewater, groundwater, sediments, sludges, and related environmental samples
Conduct water quality tests including, but not limited to, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), residual chlorine, bacteriological tests, and pH
Prepare standard solutions, reagents, and media
Maintain, clean, and perform routine maintenance on analytical equipment; troubleshoot equipment issues to ensure accurate performance
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with QA/QC requirements
Report analytical problems, procedural issues, and supply needs to the supervisor
Follow laboratory safety procedures and regulatory requirements
Benefits
Pension – Defined Benefit Plan (annual pension = average of last five years’ salary x 2.25% x number of years worked)
401-K Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution and 50% Employer Match of Balance at Retirement
Excellent Health Care Coverage
11 Paid Holidays
18 Days Personal Leave (increases with tenure to 27 days annually)
6 Months Catastrophic Leave (after two years tenure)
Company
City of Tallahassee
The City of Tallahassee is on a mission to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shoney Bellamy, MBA
Human Resource Business Partner
Tim Davis
Chief Information Officer
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