Job Description Summary
Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5696 - Laboratory Technician
Salary Grade: 8
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $23.98 - $28.19 Per Hour
Pay Range: $23.98 - $32.39 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
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Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking two talented Laboratory Technicians to assist our Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Laboratory team. If you have experience in laboratory analysis or a bachelor's degree in science (chemistry, biology, environmental science, or similar), we can use your skills to assist us in protecting human health and the environment. We have a state-of-the-art environmental laboratory here in Pima County. Typical work assignments include collecting samples from water reclamation facilities and analysis of water samples by methods, including titration, spectroscopy, gravimetric, and others.
Work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The lab operates 365 days a year. Working some holidays, weekends, and other schedule changes are required.
If this sounds interesting to you, come and join our team!
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Collects water, solid waste, and wastewater effluent samples for laboratory testing;
Performs various standardized laboratory tests such as Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Bacteriological Examination, Alkalinity, Hardness, pH, Chlorine, Solids Testing, and other related tests as required by regulatory agencies;
Analyzes E. coli, Total Coliform, and other microbiological organisms;
Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments such as Ultraviolet-Visible (UV/VIS) Spectrophotometers, Analytical Balances, DO meters, pH meters, and computer-controlled BOD robotic instruments;
Performs and properly documents Acid Neutralization, Thermometer Calibrations, and Safety Equipment Checks;
Prepares laboratory waste for off-site disposal in accordance with proper procedures;
Maintains inventory records for laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and hazardous materials;
Maintains physical facilities and equipment in accordance with departmental and professional standards;
Adheres to safety procedures in accordance with the laboratory and chemical plan, ensuring that current safety data sheets are incorporated into the proper database or binders;
Maintains manual and automated laboratory records and logbooks on testing and quality control measures as required by regulatory standards;
Records test results in spreadsheets and automated information management systems for analysis and records maintenance;
Reviews and recommends revisions to the standardized operating procedures used for analytical testing;
Assists Wastewater laboratory chemists and laboratory supervisors in training new laboratory support staff;
Performs routine quality assurance/quality control procedures and prepares documentation to comply with licensure requirements from the Arizona Department of Health Services;
Participates in annual state audits and performance evaluation studies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science or a closely related field as…