Lab Technician Iii

Overview

Laboratory Technician III Range: 52 ($53,336/year)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $80,004/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Under the direction of the Laboratory Chemist, performs the daily operation of the lab sampling and analysis for the City of St. George. This is technical work requiring knowledge of lab procedures that conform to regulatory standards.

Essential functions (as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Laboratory environment. Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift weights up to 50 pounds. May have uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, bending, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time. The risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal safety conditions. Occupational safety and health hazards are encountered under controlled conditions. Exposure to very disagreeable odors on occasion.

The possibility exists for exposure to bacteriological and chemical hazards. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer associate degree in chemistry, biology, ecology, physical science, or closely related field OR lab experience.

Two (2) years of Laboratory experience (preferred).

• Standard laboratory procedures and sampling techniques.
• Chemical methods and standard operating procedures for chemicals, MSDS, and hazardous material disposal techniques.
• Basic record and housekeeping procedures preferred.
• Basic computer and spreadsheet skills preferred.

• Perform skilled activities in the calibration and maintenance of various kinds of lab equipment and labware.
• Perform basic sampling and testing of a wide range of materials and media.
• Understand and interpret standard operating procedures.
• Analyze samples.
• Perform math calculations accurately.
• Recognize trends.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Perform the job within safe work practice standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and the general public.
• Operate assigned lab equipment.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discriminations and perception needed to observe and perform required tests and operate equipment.
• Work rotating weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to successfully complete a DOC and perform the following methods independently within six (6) months of hire: TSS, VSS, 30’ settleometer, pH, Turbidity, Conductivity, BOD, P/A, Quanti-Tray and other analytes as required.
• Must be able to successfully complete a DOC and perform the following complex methods independently: COD, TDS, Alkalinity, TS% and other analytes as required.
• Must be able to successfully complete a DOC and perform the following methods independently:
  Total and Ortho Phosphorous.