Water Quality Chemist I​/II; Multi-Level Position

Metro Water Recovery Job Opportunity

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region's health and environment.

Work Schedule:

Wednesday through Saturday, four (4) 10-hour shifts. This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Water Quality Chemist I ($28.21-$39.35 Hourly) Performs laboratory analyses for chemical, biochemical, physical, and microbiological properties of water, wastewater, biosolids and soil samples. Works under the direct supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor.

Water Quality Chemist II ($32.91-$45.90 Hourly) Performs laboratory analyses for chemical, biochemical, physical, and microbiological properties of water, wastewater, biosolids and soil samples. Works under the direct supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor.

This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Example of Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen. Water Quality Chemist I Water Quality Chemist II

Water Quality Chemist I Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of:
Basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation, procedures and techniques. Basic mathematics. Basic understanding of Laboratory QA/QC processes. Basic chemical handling and lab safety. MS Office software and general office processes and procedures. Skilled at:
Effective communication. Working in a laboratory performing chemical, biochemical or microbiological analyses. Recordkeeping. Efficient management of time to meet deadlines and hold times for analyses. Ability to:
Follow technical instructions accurately. Pay attention to detail in executing laboratory procedures. Complete work in a timely manner. Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment. Demonstrate ethics, integrity, and a respectful attitude towards co-workers. Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and multitasking efficiently. Show consistent self-direction and initiation of tasks. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemistry, biology, or related fields.

Valid driver license.

Water Quality Chemist II Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of:
Laboratory instrumentation, procedures, and techniques. Laboratory troubleshooting methods. Basic mathematics. Laboratory QA/QC processes. Laboratory safety, chemical handling, and hazardous waste disposal. MS Office software and general office processes and procedures. Skilled at:
Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Written and oral communication, including scientific writing, recordkeeping and maintaining accurate documentation. Working in a laboratory performing chemical, biochemical or microbiological analyses. Training and mentoring staff. Efficient management of time to meet deadlines and hold times for analyses. Using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Ability to:
Provide leadership and oversight in a technical or analytical laboratory area. Develop new laboratory procedures and/or bring instrumentation on-line. Provide technical expertise, and train and mentor laboratory analyst Is and IIs. Develop and maintain efficient and effective workflows in assigned areas. Troubleshoot and resolve basic issues related to laboratory instrumentation and equipment and demonstrate good judgment. Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and multitasking efficiently.

Effectively communicate and interact with peers, management, and others both orally and in writing. Show consistent self-direction and initiation of tasks. Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent with major course work in chemistry, biology, or related…