Help wanted: City of Kinston - Laboratory Technician
City of Kinston Laboratory Technician $34,893.30 - $48,617.11
Annually Full-time with Benefits! Description Performs routine technical work in performing chemical and bacteriological test of wastewater and water as required by the City of Kinston, the State of North Carolina, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Essential Functions Performs biological, chemical, and bacteriological tests as related to the operational controls for the water reclamation facility. Calculates and completes daily operational reports, and compiles data for state reports. Analyzes samples for BOD, TSS, pH, Fecal Coliform, Conductivity, Total Phosphorous, Ammonia, Nitrate-Nitrate, and microbiological water retesting. Performs required quality control and detailed paperwork associated with these tests. Investigate problems or inconsistencies in test results. Troubleshoots and performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment. Prepares solutions and reagents. Reviews test results for accuracy, consistency, and defection. Tracks pollutants for permit compliance. Conducts outside testing. Assists in scheduling required testing. Coordinates sample collection. Completes chain of custody. Performs related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a two-year community college or technical institute with a concentration in chemistry, biology, or a related field. A minimum of one year of wastewater laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. General knowledge of laboratory techniques, materials, and equipment, including those used in standard chemical and biochemical analysis of wastewater and water. General knowledge of chemical principles, terminology, techniques, equipment and laboratory tests pertaining to the analysis of wastewater and water samples.
Ability to prepare laboratory reagents and assemble laboratory apparatus for chemical and biochemical analysis. Working knowledge of the hazards of laboratory safety requirements.
Ability to maintain records and prepare clear and concise technical records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to plan and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate with state, federal and other regulatory agencies. Possession of a valid certificate from the State Board of Certification as a Wastewater Treatment plant Operator at the Grade II level or the ability to obtain same within thirty-six (36) months is desired but not required.
Some weekend and holiday work may be required to read and record laboratory tests. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Physical Demands This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; worker is frequently speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work requires close vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic, large
