Laboratory Analyst II

Tests and records data on water and wastewater samples from Water Treatment and WPC plants, industries, surface waters, and drinking waters assuring all water meets its designated criteria.
Performs laboratory analysis on routine and special samples of water and wastewater; tests include, but are not limited to, biochemical oxygen demand, total and volatile solids and suspended solids, phosphorus, ammonia, pH, chlorine residual, oil and grease, alkalinity, volatile acids, conductivity, total and fecal coliform, chemical oxygen demand, methylene blue active substances, and turbidity.

Receives and prepares samples for analysis according to established and accurate protocols.

Operates and maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable results.

Records and interprets data, preparing detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Adheres to strict quality control of safety standards.

Supports laboratory operations by maintaining inventory and calibrating equipment.

Reports results of influent and effluent samples of city reclamation facilities which are reported to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division; indicates compliance or non-compliance with permits.

Records and reports industrial sample test results to the Chemist Laboratory Lead and/or Water Quality Laboratory Coordinator.

May collect drinking water, waste water, or environmental samples.

Runs coliform test on well water samples or to verify potability of water in new water lines; preserves samples sent out for additional tests.

Maintains, calibrates, changes membranes, and adjusts temperatures on all lab equipment; checks air velocity in fume hoods; drains stills; changes cleaning solutions for soaking pipets.

Coordinates and communicates with private, third-party and/or state laboratories to ensure timely and quality analysis, approved procedures and reporting.

Requests and stores all laboratory supplies and reagents.

Assists with minor housekeeping duties as necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

Employee subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency.
Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred.

One year experience in laboratory analysis.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess both a Water and Wastewater Lab Analyst Certification and License.

Must possess a valid Class C Georgia drivers license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of practices, procedures, and safety precautions involved in laboratory analysis.

Knowledge of basic chemistry, mathematics, and biology.

Knowledge of record keeping.

Ability to plot and interpret graphs.

Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations pertaining to water and wastewater sampling and testing.

Ability to distinguish colors.

Ability to use a pipet.

Ability to operate and calibrate standard and specialized laboratory equipment. This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.

Incentives:
Position qualifies for a 5% incentive to attain a Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a water, wastewater, biology or chemistry related field.
Position qualifies for a 5% incentive to attain a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in a water, wastewater, biology or chemistry related field.
Position qualifies for a 5% certification incentive to attain a Water Distribution Operator System Operator License.
Maximum of 15% in incentive pay.