Laboratory Technician - W&L

Posting Number 3944P Position Title Laboratory Technician - W&L Department Utilities Job Code 05041 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation W&L Association Division ENGINEERING (W&L) Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to plan, perform, and analyze results of laboratory tests on water and related substances to ensure environmental and public health standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Enters data, prepares reports, and maintains laboratory inventory.
• Collects samples and performs chemical testing.
• Maintains proper plant chemical composition.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Responds to questions and concerns from customers.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree or 2 years of college in a science related field.
• 1-3 years' experience in laboratory operations.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Mathematical calculations used in laboratory testing.
• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of chemistry and data sampling.
• Hazards and safety precautions related to using chemicals and performing tests on potentially hazardous substances.

Skill in:

• Typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.

Ability to:

• Use and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Create and maintain accurate records.
• Follow standard safety procedures for exposure to caustics and concentrated acids.
• Provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Work on-call rotation and respond within 30 minutes of all hours of the day/night.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
• Focus on tasks.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Positions in the Utilities Department assigned to work on-call are required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently or Often
• Outdoor environment - Sometimes
• Street environment (near moving traffic) - Sometimes
• Vehicle - Frequently or Often
• Right of way environment - Frequently or Often

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Sometimes
• Fumes or airborne particles - Sometimes
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Sometimes
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) - Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Incumbents required to identify and distinguish colors, feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, and stoop/kneel.

Hours/Days

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; on-call for some after hours and weekends

Starting Salary $22.47/ hr - $32.80/ hr; minimum to maximum Pay Grade 107 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 08/18/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program