City of Anderson · 3 days ago
Laboratory Supervisor and Quality Control Officer
Anderson, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$0/yr - $95K/yrCity of Anderson is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor and Quality Control Officer to oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure compliance with quality control standards. The role involves supervising staff, conducting chemical analyses, and maintaining laboratory equipment while adhering to environmental regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supervises and oversees the daily activities of laboratory personnel, including scheduling vacations, weekends, and holidays, making work assignments, evaluating performance, and recommending and administering disciplinary actions
Reviews daily laboratory personnel testing procedures and chemical analysis to ensure proper and accurate completion and compliance with quality control and takes corrective action when necessary
Instructs laboratory personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Informs the Operations Plan of changes observed in water through laboratory testing
Develops, maintains, and updates Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program as required by Indiana Department of Environmental Management, including compiling data, and conducting statistical analysis
Prepares monthly billings of drinking water analysis for plumbers and Water Department
Oversees and schedules various chemical and bacteriological examinations of wastewater and drinking water, including BOD, suspended and total solids, heavy metals, total and fecal coli form
Schedules and assigns chemical tests and assists in conducting tests as needed
Periodically updates laboratory procedures to meet Standard Methods and EPA requirements
Communicates with various governmental agencies to maintain proper laboratory regulations
Develops, designs, and updates laboratory bench sheets
Modifies computer programs to meet laboratory needs
Maintains inventory of laboratory materials, supplies, and submits requisitions as needed
Evaluates laboratory equipment for replacement, obtains price quotes and bids from vendors and makes recommendations for equipment purchase to the Superintendent
Assists with preparation of department budget pertaining to the laboratory
Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour a day, 7 days a week basis
Prepares laboratory equipment for sample testing to ensure proper functioning. Makes necessary adjustments or repairs
Monitors and maintains department stills to assure proper water level and maintenance
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry and relevant experience in environmental science
Certified as a Class IV Wastewater Treatment Operator
Ability to direct, supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of the laboratory staff, in order to maintain effective operations and to make prudent decisions regarding water and wastewater testing and treatment based upon standard chemical testing procedures and analytic data
Thorough knowledge of EPA, IDEM, and NPDES rules and regulations regarding water and wastewater, with the ability to apply such knowledge to identify violations, to detect errors, and to recommend corrective measures to laboratory personnel
Knowledge of and ability to compile appropriate data, comprehend statistics, and prepare various reports regarding water quality
Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with government officials and the general public being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities
Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour/7 days a week basis
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
Benefits
Medical(PPO/HDHP), FSA, Dental, Vision
Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF)
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Time, Bereavement Pay
16 Paid Holidays
Longevity Pay
Voluntary Life, short and long term disability, Deferred compensation options available
Company
City of Anderson
The city of Anderson is a growing community full of energy and rich with opportunity, making it a highly desirable place to live.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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