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City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management · 3 months ago

DWM Laboratory Technician - Wastewater Lab (Office of Watershed Protection)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$44K/yr - $55K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations related to wastewater treatment. The Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technician will perform a variety of analytical tests, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and maintain laboratory equipment while working under minimal supervision.

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Responsibilities

Performs biological, chemical, or physical analyses of water and wastewater samples under the direction of professional staff, including but not limited to pH, Chlorine, Hardness, Alkalinity, temperature, Total Organic Carbon, Metals, Turbidity, Total Suspended Solids, Bacterial presence/absence, etc

Wears necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follows all safety rules

Perform tasks with integrity while working under minimal supervision

Operates, adjusts, and maintains scientific instruments, including but not limited to pH meters, spectrophotometers, analytical balances, autoclaves, incubators, etc

Prepares chemical reagents and biological media according to formulae; assumes responsibility for accuracy in preparation and standardization

Maintains detailed and accurate records using the chain of custody documentation and LIMS software and assumes responsibility for samples and specimens that may be involved in court action

Performs detailed record-keeping and documentation of work activities and sample information

Calibrate bench equipment, record temperatures, and perform maintenance checks on laboratory equipment

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers and other departments

Monitors and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies

May perform other duties as assigned

Stays current with laboratory best practices and methods

Must obtain a State of Georgia Wastewater Analyst license within one year and maintain the license by obtaining Continuing Education

Qualification

Laboratory testsAnalysesWastewater Laboratory Analyst LicenseScientific instruments operationLIMS softwareChemical preparationRecord keepingInventory managementEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biological, Physical, or sciences, or a related field

One (1) year of laboratory work experience in a related area

Valid State-Issued Driver's License

Must obtain a State of Georgia Wastewater Analyst license within one year and maintain the license by obtaining Continuing Education

Knowledge of laboratory tests and analyses

Skill in operating a computer and computer software

Ability to handle samples and laboratory equipment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biological, Physical, or sciences, or a related field, and three (3) years of laboratory work experience in a related area

Wastewater Laboratory Analyst License and Drinking Water License, desirable