Laboratory and Treatability Technician

Laboratory And Treatability Technician

Aquatech needs a full-time Laboratory and Treatability Technician to work in our Creekside or Canonsburg, PA Lab location. The Lab Technician will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an on-exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an industrial laboratory specializing in industrial wastewater characterization for in-house engineering use and customer reports. This candidate will be responsible for all laboratory work, from analyses to maintaining labware in a ready-to-use condition.

Developing operating procedures and performing the tests for various water and wastewater treatment operations, such as:

• Jar tests for determining and optimizing chemical dosing for various treatment approaches;
• Settling Tests e.g. SVI;
• Bench and Pilot Scale evaluations for anoxic, aerobic, and anaerobic biological treatment;
• Columns and batch testing for ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, activated alumni, etc.
• Filtration systems (conventional, membrane, ceramic);
• Prepare synthetic solutions to simulate customer wastewater for preliminary characterization

Collecting Data by measuring/recording operating conditions such as pumping rates, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) temperature and pressure

Operating and light maintenance on small-scale equipment such as pumps, heaters, and mixers;

Preparing samples for testing;

Prepare reagents for in-house lab analyses

Performing various laboratory tests:

• pH;
• Dissolved Oxygen (DO);
• Color
• Temperature (T);
• Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP);
• Volatile Organic Acids (VOA),
• M & P Alkalinity (ALK);
• Calcium & Magnesium Hardness
• Total Hardness
• Oil & Grease
• Total Suspended Solids (TSS);
• Volatile Suspended Solids (TVSS);
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
• Oxygen Uptake Rate (OUR);
• Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD 5 )
• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD);
• Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
• Turbidity;
• Phosphorus/Phosphate
• TKN/Ammonia/Nitrite/Nitrate
• Biogas Measurement;

Pulling Samples for Third Party laboratory analysis;

Maintain reagents and lab inventory

Maintain calibration records for lab equipment

Maintain MSDS documentation for lab chemicals and reagents

Managing/Communicating Data

Maintaining cleanliness of lab equipment including glassware used in lab analyses and operating areas.

Mechanical aptitude/technical background desired

Experience/training in bench top wet inorganic chemistry analytical procedures desired

Detail oriented

Ability to understand and follow detailed lab procedures and safety sheets

Experience/familiarity with standard laboratory instruments such as pH and conductivity meters, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, analytical balances, and microscopes

Work precisely in solution making, with measuring devices, data handling, and instrument operation

Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and grow in responsibility on the job

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Communicate with team members and receive precise chemical data and procedures.

Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and grow in responsibility on the job.

Proficiency with standard laboratory instruments such as pH, TSS, use of probes for measuring process variables, use of HACH spectrophotometer, use of analytical balances, and volumetric glassware

Detail oriented

Non-Colorblind

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Lifting/carrying/moving 50 lbs., may need to climb ladders cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area.

Minimum Qualifications /

Experience:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology or related field
• Minimum One (1) or more years of experience