Laboratory Scientist Job Blacksburg area,Virginia USA,Science

Overview

Laboratory Scientists Water/Wastewater work involves performing a variety of standardized chemical tests, physical tests, and interpretation of moderately complex microbiological analyses to determine required treatment of potable, industrial, wastewater, and sludge samples. Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment. Maintains proper quality control and assurance. Works safely and follows City guidelines for safety. Enters data into LIMS systems and recommends improvements in work procedures, methods, and reporting forms.

Prepares bacteriological media and performs quality control procedures on media prepared in house and purchased commercially. Adheres to all federal, state, and local mandates regarding sample collection, analyses, and reporting of data. Prepares and certifies standards and other reagents. Participates in and successfully passes proficiency testing. May be instrumental participant in a certified microbiological laboratory. Is responsible for sample collection, sample analysis, and reporting of compliance data to the EPA/DHH/DEQ.

Analyzes waters for the presence of pathogens and other bacteria. Coordinates with Operations personnel to optimize plant performance. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology, or a closely related field.

Facility with form perception to recognize physical and chemical differences in materials and eye‑hand coordination.

Possess data handling skills, including facility with Microsoft Office or similar programs, generating emails, as well as laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Ability to prepare written reports and perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.

Valid State Vehicle Operator's license.

Ability to become knowledgeable of quantitative laboratory analysis including legal chain of custody and quality control.

Amiss Plant Assignment – Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Water Production, Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (10–20 pounds). Jobs must be performed with or without accommodations.

Work Environment

Tasks are performed with risk of exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature and noise extremes, wetness, humidity, toxic/poisonous agents, and strong odors. Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odors, and sounds. Must be able to communicate orally and perceive and discriminate sounds. Tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

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