Laboratory Technician

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Full Time Villa Hills, KY, US 2 Attachments

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Laboratory Technician
(Environmental/Wastewater Laboratory)
Department: Operations
Reports To: Laboratory/Pretreatment Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range:$22.00 - $26.00 hourly
Location: Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Villa Hills, Kentucky
Schedule: Full-time, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 10-hour shifts, with an anticipated start time of 7:30 a.m. Some flexibility in start time may be considered. Occasional holiday or adjusted schedule coverage may be required based on operational needs.

SD1 is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support our centralized analytical laboratory located at the Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position performs routine laboratory testing on wastewater, stormwater, biosolids, industrial, and process-control samples that help protect public health, the environment, and the reliability of regional wastewater operations.

The Laboratory Technician performs routine analytical and support work, including:

• Perform routine laboratory analyses such as BOD, TSS, pH, solids, bacteria testing, and other wastewater, stormwater, industrial, and process-control testing as assigned.
• Follow approved laboratory methods, standard operating procedures, quality assurance/quality control practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Receive and evaluate samples in accordance with SD1’s sample acceptance policy.
• Log samples, test results, and supporting documentation into the laboratory information management system.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records, including chains of custody, bench sheets, reports, and quality control documentation.
• Prepare reagents, media, standards, and other laboratory materials needed for testing.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments, equipment, glassware, and work areas.
• Meet test-specific deadlines, sample holding times, and internal customer needs.
• Follow laboratory safety requirements, chemical hygiene practices, PPE requirements, and SDS guidance.
• Communicate professionally with laboratory staff, operations staff, pretreatment/compliance staff, and other internal customers.
• Assist with sample collection, field measurements, inventory, supply tracking, special projects, or other related work as assigned.

The successful candidate will be someone who can work carefully, follow procedures, and understand that small details can have big compliance and operational consequences. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys laboratory work, values accuracy, and can stay organized when multiple samples and deadlines are moving at the same time.

• Associate degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and apply them accurately.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, approved test methods, and quality control requirements.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Ability to use computers and software systems for communication, data entry, timekeeping, recordkeeping, and laboratory documentation.
• Ability to work safely with wastewater samples, chemicals, laboratory equipment, and required personal protective equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting through school, internship, employment, research, or other hands‑on training.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory practices, including accurate measurement, sample handling, recordkeeping, cleanliness, and safety procedures.
• Interest in wastewater treatment, water quality, environmental protection, public utilities, or regulatory compliance.

• Strong attention to detail and…