Laboratory Technician Position Available In Onslow, North Carolina

Laboratory Technician 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Jacksonville, NC 28540

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Laboratory Technician Department:

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Summary Performs intermediate skilled technical work conducting chemical and bacteriological tests, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Supervising Chemist. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Deliver excellent customer experiences in all interactions with internal and external customers. Performs established microbiological and chemical testing of drinking water and wastewater; prepares equipment and samples for analysis; interprets laboratory results. Records data in data base; maintains quality assurance records and files, in accordance with state and federal requirements; presents reports. Operates automated instrumentation analyses, including instrument setup and calibration. Maintains inventory of reagents and MSDS book. Assists with the maintenance of equipment and supply inventories. May be required to work outside normal work hours and in emergency and on-call situations. In case of a disaster, either natural or man-made, as a condition of employment employee will be called upon to serve ONWASA customers. Service to customers during a disaster may result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this class description. Work will normally be performed in the laboratory. Performs related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of principles of microbiology, organic and inorganic chemistry including qualitative and quantitative analysis; general knowledge of modern environmental laboratory procedures, techniques; some knowledge of elementary physics, physical chemistry and biochemistry; general knowledge of state and federal requirements for drinking water and wastewater analysis; general knowledge in the operation and care of specialized laboratory equipment and personal computer; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; ability to prepare clear and accurate scientific reports including suitable graphic representations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Physical Demands & Work Environment This is work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in moderately noisy location(e.g. business office, light traffic). Education and Experience & Special Requirement Associate/Technical degree with course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field with 2-4 years’ experience in the analysis of water and wastewater including compliance with regulatory agency requirements, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license in the State of North Carolina. This is a safety sensitive position requiring a background and driving record check and pre-employment and random drug-screenings in accordance with

ONWASA’S

Drug Free Workplace policy. ONWASA’s Drug Free Workplace policy establishes zero tolerance. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

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