Lab & Wastewater Technician

Description

Lab Tech/WT

- Familiarity with pH/neutralization titrations (requires the ability to differentiate subtle color changes consistently)

- Mathematically competent

- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment (pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, colorimeter, thermometers, burets, pipets, etc…)

- Ability to read and follow procedural documents and chemical/container labels.

- Good record keeping skills

- Good communication skills (ability to communicate with all levels of employees)

- Ability to monitor and maintaining key WT parameters on an hourly basis

- Overall mechanically inclined

- Ability to prepare laboratory reagents

- Inspection of accumulation area and enforcement of labeling requirements

- Willing to perform manual labor including moving a 55 gallon drum with a drum dolly and capable of lifting 50 lbs. occasionally.

- Comfortable working with chemical hazards

- Good vision (with or without corrective lenses)

Requirements

- Science Degreed (Chemistry, Physics, Biology etc…), Lab/WT Experience or Industry Experience

- Strong computer skills (working knowledge in the following: Excel, Word, Access, etc…)

- Strong familiarity with chemical terminology

- Understands chemical hazards and knowing how to work around large volumes safely.

- Occasional mandatory OT to support Production needs and to fill departmental coverage gaps.

- Willingness and ability to function as a first responder to minor incidents.

- Ability to work with a varied group of individuals that range in cultural diversity and academic achievements.

- Approachable and willing to support technical needs of the operators, Managers and Engineers

- Willingness to take directions and constructive criticism from Managers and Engineers

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

- Safety conscious.

- Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

- Ability to work with the stress associated with a production environment.

- Willingness to ask questions and understand personal limitations in an effort to resolve issues quickly and promote professional growth.

- Ability and willingness to use a respirator (half or full faced with filter cartridges).

Perform assignments delegated by EH&S Manager and the Lab/WWT