Lab Analyst at The Planet Group
CSI, ID 83301
About the Job
Job Description
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of at least twelve semester units in chemistry or bacteriology
- Laboratory certification at the appropriate level when required by the State
- One year of laboratory testing and analysis experience
- Possess a valid driver's license
- 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 sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; 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 maintenance management system
- Duties and Responsibilities: a Performs a variety of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests a Uses laboratory equipment and materials
- Safely and efficiently conducts chemical analyses and makes evaluative conclusions.
- Performs routine computations, maintains records, and prepares reports
- 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
- Conducts and assists in conducting a variety of chemical, biochemical and bacteriological tests of plant influent and effluent and receiving bodies a Analyzes a variety of samples, including digester samples, raw sludge samples
- Runs tests to determine amounts and degrees of pH, alkalinity, volatile acids, total solids, density, dissolved oxygen, organic material content, coliform bacteria, and residual chlorine
- May run a variety of chemical and bacteriological tests on industrial wastes
- Operates a variety of laboratory equipment including pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves, titrators, 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, gas, and sludge samples for analysis
- Performs other duties as required