Essential Functions
Performs a variety of chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses on aqueous and non-aqueous samples including, but not limited to: color, odor, total hardness, conductivity, turbidity, pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, solids, alkalinity, fluoride, chlorine, plate counts, and coliform densities Retrieves samples for testing from a variety of sources and locations Produces acceptable data according to Federal and State regulations (Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts) and Laboratory quality control requirements Maintains chain of custody throughout the analytical process Utilizes specific instrumentation or computer software to complete analysis Utilizes basic instrumentation such as pH, Conductivity, and Turbidity meters Reviews, approves, and enters all resulting data into the Laboratory Information Management System ( LIMS ) and all other appropriate databases Prepares necessary standards, reagents, and media for chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses following standard operating procedures and quality control requirements Prepares samples for subsequent analysis, including filtration, autoclaving, digestion, and extraction following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Successfully analyzes quarterly and annual Proficiency Testing samples for assigned analyses Maintains, cleans, and prepares glassware and other laboratory appliances for use in various analytical procedures Maintains analytical, quality control, and maintenance records according to Laboratory QA Manual and SOPs Establishes daily routine necessary to meet work deadlines Assists in writing and updating laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Assists Laboratory Analyst II when workloads demand Assists Sr. Chemist/Microbiologist and Chemist/Microbiologists with sample preparation Assists Sr. Chemist/Microbiologist with research and development of new methodologies Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Some nights, weekends, holidays