Laboratory Analyst - Field Services

Overview

Field Services – Collects, analyzes, and reports results on water samples throughout the potable water distribution system; conducts field investigations of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO’s), responds to water quality requests, and advises customers regarding methods for resolving water quality issues; works closely with other ECUA departments to identify problems and takes action to resolve those problems whether they are attributable to the potable water distribution system or the sanitary sewer collection system;

work is performed under the direction of the Water Quality Field Supervisor or other designated supervisor.

Laboratory – Performs professional and technical level chemical, physical, and biological testing of water, wastewater, industrial waste, and by-products of the water and wastewater treatment process to determine their chemical components as prescribed by National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) certification; performs analyses, prepares results, and may discuss changes to plant operations with operations personnel. Work is performed under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or other designated supervisor.

• Read and interpret federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Collect water samples at various places/stages of the water production and distribution system for bacteriological and chemical testing as needed. Collect environmental and industrial samples as needed.
• Perform a variety of routine physical, chemical and biological tests, both in the field and in the laboratory.
• Maintain detailed physical and electronic logs, prepare comprehensive reports of results, and maintain associated files.
• Investigate customer concerns related to water quality, including collecting water samples, performing routine field tests, taking field notes, and advising customers of possible solutions.
• Analyze data and prepare reports of field and laboratory work performed.
• Operate a motor vehicle in connection with the essential functions of the position.
• Maintain inventory necessary to perform required work.
• Use computer to maintain records of tests and test results obtained, producing maps through GIS and other applications.
• Require standby weekly rotation; work overtime after hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays when scheduled.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Conduct regular and special chemical and biological testing and analysis of water, wastewater, industrial waste, and by-product of the treatment process samples to determine chemical composition.
• Analyze test results, prepare report of findings, and route appropriately.
• Communicate with operational personnel regarding matters of concern.
• Maintain detailed physical and electronic records and logs, prepare comprehensive reports of results, and maintain associated files.
• Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to generate, track, and maintain records and reports.
• Accurately perform required calculations.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain inventory necessary to perform required work.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.
• Develop and/or modify test methods as needed to overcome matrix interference, improve detection limits, and increase precision.
• Work overtime on weekends and holidays when scheduled.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including computers, telephones, facsimile machines, sampling and laboratory equipment, tools, etc.
• Occasionally exert 20 to 50 pounds of force, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• May be subject to a certain degree of risk when working with chemical/toxic agents and pathogenic substances.
• Employee is regularly required to perform work outside of regular business hours, and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, work near moving mechanical parts, and around toxic or caustic chemicals.
• As a disaster team member, the employee is required to be available to work…