Laboratory Analyst

Basic Function

Under the general direction of the Regulatory Programs and Projects Supervisor, operates the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) laboratory to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal monitoring requirements, as well as internal process control needs.

The Laboratory Analyst conducts a variety of standardized chemical, physical, and bacteriological analyses in accordance with EPA approved methods; maintains the laboratory quality control (QA/QC) program to ensure the generation of accurate data; evaluates test results and provides process control data to operations personnel; enters data for facility records and regulatory reports; provides laboratory training for other staff members as necessary.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Shall work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.

· Shall maintain composure in a variety of settings while managing customer requests.

· Shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and members of the public.

· Shall fully comply with established City of Moscow, Idaho personnel policies.

· Perform laboratory activities daily including sampling, analyses, record keeping, instrument maintenance, and housekeeping.

· Uses microscope to identify and observe microorganisms, and relay information to plant personnel.

· Prepare standardized laboratory reagents for process control analysis and compliance monitoring.

· Ensure adequate supplies are on hand to perform analyses.

· Meet schedules and timelines.

· Maintain a laboratory Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) including Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

· Provide data on the operational conditions of the WRF to the supervisor and WRF staff.

· Confer with Regulatory Programs and Projects Supervisor on Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit conditions and plant efficiencies.

Required Education and Experience

· Graduation from high school or GED.

· An Associate degree or higher in a physical or environmental science, with a Bachelor degree preferred.

· Wastewater technologies and three years of increasingly responsible laboratory experience at a wastewater treatment facility and an associated Wastewater Laboratory Analyst License may be considered as substitution for a degree.

Required Licenses and Certifications

· Valid Driver’s License.

· Class I Wastewater Laboratory Analyst License or higher preferred. Ability to obtain a Class I Wastewater Laboratory Analyst License within one year of hire.

Competencies

· Knowledge of wet chemistry, microbiological analyses, microscopy, laboratory analysis techniques, and lab/chemical hygiene and safety practices.

· Knowledge of sampling requirements and protocols (to include preservation, chain of custody, and holding time requirements) for analyses.

· Familiar with proper disposal methods for chemicals, other hazardous materials, and residues.

· Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations relating to wastewater discharge and monitoring requirements, including the City of Moscow National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES/IPDES) Permit.

· Knowledgeable of data entry into spreadsheets and/or other laboratory data storage programs.

· Ability to administer laboratory quality control and quality assurance programs.

· Ability to evaluate spreadsheet data to determine compliance with IPDES Permits.

· Manage the maintenance and repair of laboratory instrumentation.

· Ability to maintain accurate records.

· Basic computer skills.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Microsoft Suite.

· Online data entry/management portal for submitting results to regulatory agencies.

Work Environment

· Office and laboratory setting.

· Outdoor field work.

· Exposure to mechanical, electrical, biological and chemical hazards.

· Frequent exposure to fumes, odors, and gases.

· Protective clothing includes gloves, and safety glasses.

Working Conditions

· Moderate physical effort is required to perform job functions.

· Balancing, bending/stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, and lifting of auto-samplers and sample containers weighing up to 30 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,653.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person