AES - Laboratory and Treatability Technician

AES - Laboratory and Treatability Technician

Apply for the AES - Laboratory and Treatability Technician role at Aquatech
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Creekside, PA.

Aquatech tackles challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve sustainability and operational goals through innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery.

Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future.

Full‑time Laboratory and Treatability Technician. Perform laboratory work including analyses and maintaining labware. Technician will perform the duties described below.

• Develop operating procedures and perform tests for various water and wastewater treatment operations (e.g., jar tests, Silt Density Index, bench and pilot scale evaluations, column and batch testing for ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, activated alumina, filtration systems).
• Collect data by measuring and recording operating conditions such as pumping rates, pH, ORP, temperature, and pressure.
• Operate and perform light maintenance on small‑scale equipment (pumps, heaters, mixers).
• Prepare samples for testing and reagents for in‑house lab analyses.
• Perform laboratory tests: pH, dissolved oxygen, colour, temperature, ORP, alkalinity, hardness, TSS, TDS, COD, TOC, turbidity, phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen/ammonia/nitrite/nitrate, combustion ion chromatography.
• Pull samples for third‑party laboratory analysis.
• Maintain reagents and lab inventory, calibration records, SDS documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of lab equipment, plasticware/glassware, and operating areas.
• Manage and communicate data.

• Mechanical aptitude/technical background desired.
• Experience/training in bench‑top wet inorganic chemistry analytical procedures desired.
• Detail oriented, precise solution making, data handling, instrument operation.
• Strong initiative, willingness to learn and grow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Communication skills with team members.
• Proficiency with standard laboratory instruments (pH/probes, conductivity meters, TSS meters, spectrophotometers, balances, volumetric glassware).
• Non colour‑blind.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package – paid time off, company‑paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. All benefits are based on eligibility.

To succeed, the candidate must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lb.
• May need to climb ladders; requires tolerance of heights.
• Requires wearing PPE while onsite.
• Involves extended periods sitting at a desk and high concentration.

• BS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related field.