Wastewater Lab Technician Jackson, MS

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, youll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As a Wastewater Lab Technician, youll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Jackson, MS you'll perform analytical procedures used in the testing of samples pertaining to water and/or wastewater, treatment plant effluent and various surface waters to include sample preparation, sampling, and analysis of compliance and process control samples. In this role, youll operate, maintain, and calibrate instruments and equipment for laboratory analyses and must apply advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry, biology, microbiology, and mathematics required in an analytical laboratory; use standard laboratory practices and QA/QC procedures and help maintain laboratory accreditation. In addition, youll provide technical assistance to other areas of the lab as well and contribute to the process control function of the treatment facility.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

The Lab Technician will perform chemical, bacteriological and physical laboratory tests for the water recycling facility. This includes preparation of analytical standard solutions and reagents utilized for analyses.

Continually review and scrutinize standardized procedures and methods used in analyses.

Will operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation as needed.

The Lab Technician may be assigned to special projects that may require coordination with other departments.

Participates in shared responsibilities to maintain laboratory programs including quality assurance, safety, and training.

Related duties include periodic training of operations personnel on field equipment, analytical techniques and quality control procedures.

Other duties may be assigned

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and well help you grow what drives you - and deliver the worlds most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Minimum one (1) year experience in an analytical or environmental laboratory performing physical, chemical and biological analyses required.

Valid Drivers License with no major infractions

Must be familiar with EPA and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater methods.

Must understand and follow the quality control requirements of the regulatory agencies in Mississippi

Ability to scrutinize analytical data at a higher level and make sound decisions regarding proper laboratory operation; able to clearly present information and data both orally and in reports.

Must be able to make chemical solutions, perform standard chemical calculations, and perform routine mathematical and statistical calculations.

Must be familiar with Windows operating systems, have knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), and a Laboratory Management Information System (LIMS).

Ability to work effectively in a team-based organization required; work effectively with others in solving problems; willing to accept suggestions from team members, and offer expertise as needed.

Ideally, Youll Also Have

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field from an accredited university or college

Must have advanced knowledge of laboratory tasks, techniques, equipment, and terminology used in environmental laboratories. Working knowledge of the basic principles and practices of chemical, physical and microbiological analysis of water and wastewater

Knowledge of the operation of advanced laboratory equipment is required. General knowledge and principles of advanced analytical instrumentation such as IC, TOC analyzer, ICP etc.

Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, including listening skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. Due to the nature of the job passing a pre-employment physical is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.