DeKalb County Government · 2 hours ago
Lab Technician
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$44K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expDeKalb County Government is seeking a Lab Technician to run, analyze, and interpret various chemical tests on water plant samples. The role involves collecting water samples, conducting microbiological testing, and maintaining testing results to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Government
Responsibilities
Collects water samples from locations throughout the County, and tests for fluoride, iron, chlorine, pH (potential hydrogen), and bacteria
Conducts microbiological testing of water mandated by regulatory agency, and performs calculations for microbiological and chemical testing; performs daily chemical analysis with instrumentation; performs daily and monthly calibration checks on instrumentation; performs physical testing (color turbidity, suspended solids, etc.); prepares/sterilizes bottles for sample collection; and communicates results to supervisors, operations management, and other County personnel
Prepares all bacteriological media and reagents needed for testing; performs microbiological testing of distribution system samples; records results of microbiological testing for distribution system samples, customers’ concerns, and mains; and performs monthly checks of safety stations, balances, instrumentation, etc
Records and maintains testing results, compiles and prepares forms, reports analyses, and sample documentation; and analyzes water testing to identify trends and patterns
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field
Two years of experience in aseptic techniques, safe laboratory practices and testing to include bacteriological testing, physical and chemical analysis
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
Must obtain a Georgia Water or Wastewater Laboratory Analyst license within one year of date of employment and maintain such license during employment in this classification
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DeKalb County Government
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