Laboratory Technician - Wet Chemistry

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

• Analyze water and soil samples for alkalinity, conductivity (EC), pH, settleable solids, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), and turbidity.
• Analyze water and soil samples for Oil & grease, Oil & Grease with silica cleanup, cyanide, sulfides, BTU, corrosivity, ferrous iron, flash point, ignitability, MBAS, phenols, ortho and total phosphates, reactive cyanide, reactive sulfide, and salinity.
• Analyze water and soil samples for ammonia, BOD, COD, hexavalent chromium, and TOCWB.
• Clean laboratory glassware.
• Maintain clean laboratory areas.
• Maintain organized records of sample preparation and analysis.
• Execute overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of or accuracy of analyses.
• Assist the group leaders and analysts in acquiring and inventorying consumables, chemicals, and parts for instrumentation.
• Comply with the Onterris Quality Assurance Program, Health & Safety Program, and other relevant policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the group leader or lab director.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred).
• One year of relevant laboratory experience (academic lab experience counts), allowing direct advancement to TechII.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general laboratory practices, and laboratory safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting 50pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20pounds.
• Works in an office environment.
• May be exposed to hot and cold environments.
• May occasionally work shifts up to 12hours in duration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities and all applicants.