Lab & Wastewater Technician

Description

Lab Tech/WT

• Familiarity with pH/neutralization titrations (requires the ability to differentiate subtle color changes consistently)
• Mathematically competent
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment (pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, colorimeter, thermometers, burets, pipets, etc…)
• Ability to read and follow procedural documents and chemical/container labels.
• Good record keeping skills
• Good communication skills (ability to communicate with all levels of employees)
• Ability to monitor and maintaining key WT parameters on an hourly basis
• Overall mechanically inclined
• Ability to prepare laboratory reagents
• Inspection of accumulation area and enforcement of labeling requirements
• Willing to perform manual labor including moving a 55 gallon drum with a drum dolly and capable of lifting 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Comfortable working with chemical hazards
• Good vision (with or without corrective lenses)

• Science Degreed (Chemistry, Physics, Biology etc…), Lab/WT Experience or Industry Experience
• Strong computer skills (working knowledge in the following: Excel, Word, Access, etc…)
• Strong familiarity with chemical terminology
• Understands chemical hazards and knowing how to work around large volumes safely.
• Occasional mandatory OT to support Production needs and to fill departmental coverage gaps.
• Willingness and ability to function as a first responder to minor incidents.

• Science Degreed (Chemistry, Physics, Biology etc…), Lab/WT Experience or Industry Experience
• Strong computer skills (working knowledge in the following: Excel, Word, Access, etc…)
• Strong familiarity with chemical terminology
• Understands chemical hazards and knowing how to work around large volumes safely.
• Occasional mandatory OT to support Production needs and to fill departmental coverage gaps.
• Willingness and ability to function as a first responder to minor incidents.
• Ability to work with a varied group of individuals that range in cultural diversity and academic achievements.
• Approachable and willing to support technical needs of the operators, Managers and Engineers
• Willingness to take directions and constructive criticism from Managers and Engineers
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to work with the stress associated with a production environment.
• Willingness to ask questions and understand personal limitations in an effort to resolve issues quickly and promote professional growth.
• Ability and willingness to use a respirator (half or full faced with filter cartridges).

Perform assignments delegated by EH&S Manager and the Lab/WWT