NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Sr. Lab Scientist
Amiss Water Treatment Plant, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$4,381.87/mo - $5,491.20/mo
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company associated with the City of Shreveport, and they are seeking a Senior Laboratory Scientist to perform a variety of standardized chemical and microbiological tests for water and wastewater treatment. The role involves operating laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control, and coordinating with field crews for sample collection and analysis.
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Responsibilities
Performing a variety of standardized chemical tests, physical tests and the interpretation of complex microbiological analyses to determine required treatment of potable, industrial, wastewater, and sludge samples
Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment
Maintains proper quality control/quality assurance
Works safely and follows City guidelines for safety
Enters data into the LIMS system, recommends improvements in work procedures, methods, and reporting forms
Prepares bacteriological media, performs quality control procedures on media prepared in house and purchased commercially
Adheres to all federal, state and local mandates regarding sample collection, analyses and reporting of data
Prepares and maintains test data
Prepares and certifies standards and other reagents
Participates in and successfully passes proficiency testing
May be instrumental participant in a certified microbiological laboratory
Is responsible for sample collection, sample analysis and reporting of compliance data to the EPA/DHH/DEQ
Analyzes waters for presence of pathogens and other bacteria
Coordinates with operation's personnel to optimize plant performance
Performs diagnostic and analytical analyses of a specific nature to troubleshoot situations with analytical procedures
Monitors and directs new and lower level employees work
Generates applied Standard Operations Procedures for chemical, physical and microbiological analyses
Establishes and implements procedures to assure the accuracy and completeness of data generated in the laboratory
Coordinates laboratory activity with field crews to assure proper handling of customer requests and sampling
Receives and responds to citizen/customer complaints concerning water and wastewater treatment problems
Is responsible for the proficiency testing procedures
Subject to be on call 24/7
Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, best laboratory practices, etc.); complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules
Regularly attends required safety, job related, and certification training as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology or a closely related field, plus one (1) year experience in wastewater or water treatment laboratory or related experience
Facility with form perception to recognize physical and chemical differences in materials and eye-hand coordination
Possess data handling skills, including facility with Microsoft Office or similar programs, generating emails, as well as laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Ability to prepare written reports and perform basic mathematical calculations
Valid State Vehicle Operator's License
Ability to become knowledgeable of quantitative laboratory analysis, including legal chain of custody and quality control
Demonstrate ability to work with and direct others
Amiss Plant Assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 4 Water Production, Water Treatment and Water Distribution Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years
Benefits
Vacation and sick leave
Health, dental and vision insurance
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Long term disability
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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