Spartanburg Water · 10 hours ago
LAB TECHNICIAN I
Spartanburg, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSpartanburg Water is committed to providing safe and clean water services. They are seeking a Lab Technician I responsible for conducting various chemical and microbiological analyses of water and wastewater, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Customer ServiceService IndustryWater Purification
Responsibilities
Conducts wet chemistry analysis of water and wastewater for physical and chemical parameters using various to include, but not be limited to: Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Ammonia, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, pH, Turbidity, Hardness, Conductivity, Chlorine, Alkalinity, and Fluoride
Conducts microbiological analysis of water and wastewater using a variety of techniques to include, but not be limited to: Heterotrophic Plate Count, Fecal Coliform, Total Coliform, and other methods
Accurately prepares and files required forms, documents, and laboratory benchsheets. Enters laboratory data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Uses and operates various computer software programs for various instruments and related software packages to perform required duties
Performs tasks strictly adhering to established regulatory guidelines, laboratory certification requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Properly operates, calibrates, and performs general maintenance on lab equipment as required. This would include, but not be limited to, instruments, probes, meters, pumps, ovens, incubators, etc
Following good chemical hygiene practices, prepares standards, reagents, media, and solutions, using appropriate chemical tracking and labeling procedures
Adheres to proper laboratory and analysis quality control procedures in compliance with the Laboratory Certification Program and Quality Assurance Plan. Promptly notifies management of deviations
Assists with sample collection, preservation and receiving which includes proper sampling techniques and record keeping requirements
Maintains inventory of laboratory expendables and ensures adequate supplies are available to perform job assignment; assists in taking inventory and ordering supplies
Maintains And Washes Laboratory Glassware And Other Required Materials
Practices safe handling of chemicals, lab samples, and uses good housekeeping. Disposes of lab waste in accordance with environmentally safe and approved methods
Performs Other Related Duties As Required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Biology or a related field, or an Associate degree in Chemistry or Biology or a related field, with one to two years experience in a chemical or biological laboratory; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess a valid driver's license
Company
Spartanburg Water
Spartanburg Water, an award-winning utility, is comprised of Spartanburg Water System and Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cam Cole
Chief Financial Officer
Gene Jackson, P.E.
Chief Capital Projects Officer
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