Laboratory Technician

Join Our Team as a Laboratory Technician - Protect Public Health & the Environment!

Are you passionate about ensuring safe, clean water for communities? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team at the municipal water treatment plant! This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding water quality and public health.

As a Laboratory Technician, you'll be responsible for collecting, preparing, and analyzing water samples from critical locations throughout the drinking water distribution system. Your work will include bacteriological testing and compliance monitoring as required by regulatory agencies.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct sample collection for water and wastewater testing across various locations
• Perform detailed analysis for a variety of water quality indicators
• Document processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with team members and external contacts to maintain quality and accuracy
• Contribute to public health initiatives by ensuring the water you test is safe for consumption

Who We're Looking For:

• Someone with a proactive, self-driven attitude and strong attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of chemical principles and laboratory techniques
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit

If you're eager to make a real impact in environmental safety and public health, we want you on our team. Apply today and help us ensure clean, safe water for all!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in biology, chemistry or related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Requires a driver's license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards .

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred software skills include Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Access.