Wastewater Lab Analyst - Key West, FL COLA

Wastewater Lab Analyst - Key West, FL ($12,000 year COLA allowance)

As a Lab Analyst
, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Key West, FL
, you will assist laboratory staff in analyzing chemical and microbiological samples of wastewater influent and effluent, sludge, marine waters and other process analysis.

• Assist staff in performing a variety of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests
• Uses laboratory equipment and materials
• Performs routine computations and maintains records
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program based on the established guidelines
• Operates a variety of laboratory equipment including pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves, incubators, and calculators
• Assists with performing pilot study activities
• Maintains, cleans and cares for laboratory equipment and material
• Assists in keeping laboratory records and preparing laboratory reports
• Collects water, wastewater and marine water samples for lab analysis
• Performs other duties as required

**$12,000/year ($1,000/month) for COLA.

*$12,000 year COLA

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Ideally, here’s what you will also have:

• One year of experience with knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and related experiences; procedures and materials used in chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests and analyses; laboratory safety and equipment and material care and maintenance
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of biological and chemical analyses of water/wastewater; safe work practices
• Proficient in the use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and to enter data into a database management system

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $41,200.00 to $49,920.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.