About This Role
This role involves performing professional and technical duties related to collecting and testing water and wastewater samples. The Laboratory Analyst determines chemical properties and composition to ensure compliance with state and federal EPA guidelines and regulations, working under the general supervision of the Environmental Compliance Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Operate various laboratory equipment to conduct appropriate tests and analyses
- Properly calibrate equipment as needed
- Conduct routine chemical and bacteriological analysis
- Collect and analyze daily water distribution samples
- Analyze water and solid samples for a variety of chemicals or properties, such as pH, turbidity, chlorine, hardness, alkalinity, suspended solids, metals, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, settleability, phenols, oil and grease, phosphorus, and bacteria
- Provide operational recommendations related to plant efficiency to the operations and maintenance staff
- Provide recommendations related to regulatory compliance to the environmental compliance staff
- Participate in obtaining State certification for laboratory procedures
- Perform special projects that involve chemical or bacteriological research with written reports
- Coordinate the purchase of lab supplies/equipment and track related inventory
- Conduct water quality training for plant operators and environmental staff
- Assist with the creation of public outreach materials and public education activities
- Respond to customers and the public regarding water quality complaints
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or a related field
- Five years of experience performing related duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Complete required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire
- Have or obtain within 12 months of hire a Level D Missouri Wastewater Operator Certification or Level D Missouri Drinking Water Treatment Certification
- Knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry and microbiology; laboratory testing techniques, protocols and practices
- Knowledge of recordkeeping, report preparation, and filing methods
- Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations
- Highly proficient with computer software including MS Office and Outlook, and applications related to the work; laboratory safety procedure
- Skill in conducting laboratory tests on water and solid samples
- Skill in performing mathematical and algebraic computations
- Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
