Lab Technician

Overview

Salary Range: $44,497 - $71,640. Salary Grade: 13. FLSA:
Nonexempt.

Purpose Of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to run, analyze, and interpret various chemical tests on water plant samples collected from wastewater plant processes or received from vendors supplying chemicals for plant operational and permit compliance purposes. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

• Collect water samples from locations throughout the County, and test for fluoride, iron, chlorine, pH (potential hydrogen), and bacteria.
• Conduct microbiological testing of water mandated by regulatory agency, and perform calculations for microbiological and chemical testing; perform daily chemical analysis with instrumentation; perform daily and monthly calibration checks on instrumentation; perform physical testing (color, turbidity, suspended solids, etc.); prepare/sterilize bottles for sample collection; and communicate results to supervisors, operations management, and other County personnel.
• Prepare all bacteriological media and reagents needed for testing; perform microbiological testing of distribution system samples; record results of microbiological testing for distribution system samples, customers’ concerns, and mains; and perform monthly checks of safety stations, balances, instrumentation, etc.
• Record and maintain testing results, compile and prepare forms, reports analyses, and sample documentation; and analyze water testing to identify trends and patterns.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field; two years of experience in aseptic techniques, safe laboratory practices and testing to include bacteriological testing, physical and chemical analysis; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License Or Certification

Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must obtain a Georgia Water or Wastewater Laboratory Analyst license within one year of date of employment and maintain such license during employment in this classification. The probationary period for this classification is 12 months.