Laboratory Analyst - President St Plant

Are you passionate about protecting public health and the environment? Do you thrive in a laboratory setting where precision, accuracy, and compliance matter? The City of Savannah is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Analyst to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of our water systems. As the new Laboratory Analyst, you will perform laboratory analyses on wastewater and surface water samples, in accordance with state regulations and laboratory operating procedures. We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/childsupplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan(457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 11 paid holidays! Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply! Maintains chain of custody documentation, ensuring the validity of samples. Performs wet chemical and biological laboratory tests, in order to determine treatment plant regulatory compliance, plant process control feedback, and pretreatment conditions of wastewater. Performs standardization of equipment and quality control testing, in order to assure that test results are both accurate and reliable. Analyzes and reports data generated through testing, in order to conform to regulations and to provide a better understanding of the test results. Reads and interprets technical material, such as operating procedures and instructions, regulatory policy documentation, and current research relevant to my position. Maintains equipment, reagents, and media stocks, in order to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory. Performs other related duties as assigned Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other related sciences; with less than one year of experience as a laboratory technician in an environmental science field or wet chemical laboratory analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification or must obtain certification within nine (9) months of employment. A valid driver's license is required

What We're Looking For:

Experience in environmental or wet chemical laboratory analysis (preferred) Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Ability to interpret technical and regulatory information Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability and public health Gain hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment Work alongside a knowledgeable and mission-driven team Opportunities for professional growth and certification

Work Lodation:

1400 E. President St.

Work Hours:

varies Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. Knowledge of local, state, and federal safe drinking water regulations. Knowledge of water plant laboratory testing equipment. Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory testing techniques and protocols. Knowledge of emergency response plans and protocols. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment. Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work. Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment. Skill in public and interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication.