NEOGOV · 1 week ago
LAB TECHNICIAN III
Wastewater Plant - St. George, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Laboratory Technician III to operate the lab sampling and analysis for the City of St. George's Water Services - Wastewater Treatment department. The role involves performing tests, preparing reagents, calibrating lab equipment, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness while adhering to regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Performs tests for wastewater, drinking water, pretreatment, reclaimed water, and sludge management. Assists in preparing studies and reports
Prepares reagents and media and lab equipment and apparatus according to standard lab techniques for methods as specified per position
Calibrates lab equipment, keeps appropriate charts and records, and performs preventative maintenance on equipment
Develops process control data, prepares daily reports, and reviews test results
Collects and prepares wastewater samples from inflow, outflow, and oxidation ditches
Performs office functions such as answering telephones and inputting data into computer
Maintains laboratory cleanliness
Responsible for general housekeeping of lab and labware
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of Laboratory experience
Knowledge of standard laboratory procedures and sampling techniques
Knowledge of chemical methods and standard operating procedures for chemicals, MSDS, and hazardous material disposal techniques
Ability to perform skilled activities in the calibration and maintenance of various kinds of lab equipment and labware
Ability to perform basic sampling and testing of a wide range of materials and media
Ability to understand and interpret standard operating procedures
Ability to analyze samples
Ability to perform math calculations accurately
Ability to recognize trends
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately
Ability to perform the job within safe work practice standards
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and the general public
Ability to operate assigned lab equipment
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discriminations and perception needed to observe and perform required tests and operate equipment
Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
Must be able to successfully complete a DOC and perform the following methods independently within six (6) months of hire: TSS, VSS, 30' settleometer, pH, Turbidity, Conductivity, BOD, P/A, Quanti-Tray and other analytes as required
Must be able to successfully complete a DOC and perform the following complex methods independently: COD, TDS, Alkalinity, TS% and other analytes as required
Must be able to successfully complete a DOC and perform the following methods independently: Total and Ortho Phosphorous
Preferred
Associate degree in chemistry, biology, ecology, physical science, or closely related field OR lab experience
Basic record and housekeeping procedures
Basic computer and spreadsheet skills
Benefits
Health Care
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Sick Leave
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Educational Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Recreation Benefit
Voluntary Benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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