Lab Analyst I

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Wastewater Lab Analyst based in Vancouver, WA you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. 

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Responsibilities include:

·       Analyzing wastewater samples for Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand and a variety of other tests

·       Analyzing solid samples for %TS and %VS

·       Collecting air samples for analysis

·       Using microscope to properly identify bacteria in wastewater samples

·       Maintaining laboratory equipment including incubators, autoclaves, dissolved oxygen probes, pH probes, analytical balances, etc.

·       Collecting wastewater treatment samples

·       Proper sample handling, including chain of custody procedures

·       Creating accurate sample fractions from parent samples

·       Receiving and logging chemicals and other supplies

·       Proper laboratory documentation

·       Creating, updating and maintaining standard operating procedures

·       Cross training as needed to provide support with industrial sampling

·       Following laboratory and field work safety protocol and using necessary PPE at all times

·       Proper disposal of environmental samples

·       Accurate data entry in LIMS

·       Data validation

·       Serve as backup for industrial pretreatment sampling program

·       Maintaining a positive attitude and contributing to a team environment

OTHER INFORMATION:

·       Work schedule will be day shift Tuesday through Saturday

·       Some holiday work required

·       Must be able to stand for approximately 80% of an 8-hour work day

·       Must be able to regularly lift items between 1 – 15 pounds

·       Must be able to occasionally lift items between 15 and 50 pounds

 

Here’s what you’ll need:

·       High School Diploma or GED

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

·       Prefer candidates with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a science field.

·       Prefer candidates that have experience analyzing environmental samples.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.