Wastewater Assistant Lab Technician

Manitowoc, WI - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Wastewater Assistant Lab Technician performs a variety of routine chemical and biochemical analysis on influent and effluent wastewater and the raw and digested biosolids as necessary for plant process control and to satisfy reporting requirements.

This position collects samples for in house laboratory testing and for specialized tests shipped to contracted labs. Keeps accurate records and inputs lab data into the operations database. Runs the laboratory in the absence of the Lab Technician.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs chemical and biological tests on wastewater and sludge waste streams within the facility

Maintains and updates QA/QC records and requirements

Calibrates operates and also maintains specialized lab equipment

Analyzes and interprets lab results to make timely adjustments in chemical feed rates

Assumes necessary duties of the laboratory Lab Technician when absent

Sample of Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

An Associate degree with major emphasis in chemistry biology or science related field or equivalent experience and training

1 year of laboratory experience in water chemistry including biological and chemical analysis of water and/or wastewater preferred

Possession (or the ability to attain) the State of Wisconsin Wastewater Operator certification along with the L (Laboratory) sub grade

Starting Pay Rate: $28.02/hour

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Manitowoc Public Utilities does not discriminate based on race religion sex national origin disability sexual orientation or any other protected class.

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