Utilities Lab Analyst Seasonal Intern

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Operations, assists lab analyst in performing a variety of lab skills and technical work for County water and sewer operations. This is a seasonal position, 40 hours per week running through the end of summer.

• Assists lab analyst with essential functions including, but not limited to: develops, refines and documents testing procedures for inorganic and organic analysis; coordinates laboratory procedures, quality assurance and quality control programs and testing to maintain lab certification for chemical and biological analysis; prepares and reviews periodic reports and data required by regulatory agencies and requested by management; trains backup employees to perform lab tests;
  
  performs boil alert testing and releases alerts.
• Collects and tests samples extracted from various points in the raw water system, water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities and the distribution system; performs various analyses for water, wastewater and sludge samples (e.g., Phosphorus, Fluoride, Ammonia, Solids, Bacteria, BOD, etc. per OEPA regulations); performs the Lead and Copper testing program on three water systems—contact customers, obtain samples, run tests and provide results to OEPA and customers.
• Laboratory and environmental reports and any other office-related duties; records all data in pertinent spreadsheets and generates consumer confidence reports; reviews and maintains data and records for the laboratory such as laboratory information system, chemical hygiene plan, safety data sheets for chemicals and laboratory manuals.
• Maintains all lab equipment; maintains inventory of lab supplies; sterilizes equipment.
• Prepares memos, letters, procedures and other communications; plans and coordinates the daily activities and test schedule for the lab (Water and Wastewater).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid driver's license.

Work is performed primarily in a lab setting.