Lab Analyst I

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About the role

Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll 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 Laboratory Analyst, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted.

Based in Jackson, MS, you’ll assist laboratory staff in the collection and analyzing chemical and microbiological samples of water and wastewater influent and effluent, sludge, marine waters and other process analysis. You'll assist staff in performing a variety of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests. You'll use laboratory equipment and materials and perform routine computations and maintain records. You'll be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

You'll assist in keeping laboratory records and prepare laboratory reports. You'll maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program based on the established guidelines while operating a variety of laboratory equipment including pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves, incubators, and calculators. You’ll contribute to the success of our program by assisting with performing pilot study activities, and help maintain, clean and care for laboratory equipment and material.

You’ll also perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the stormwater system using a jet vac combination truck, prepare reports, maintain logs and work orders and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll do your part to take action ensuring the safety, health and well-being of you and your team and be a team player and be willing to perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory staff in collecting and analyzing chemical and microbiological samples of water, wastewater, sludge, marine waters, and other process analyses.
• Perform a variety of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests using laboratory equipment and materials.
• Conduct routine computations and maintain accurate records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with team members and contacts.
• Assist in keeping laboratory records and preparing laboratory reports.
• Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program based on established guidelines.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as pH meters, balances, furnaces, autoclaves, incubators, and calculators.
• Assist with pilot study activities and maintain, clean, and care for laboratory equipment and materials.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the stormwater system using a jet vac combination truck.
• Prepare reports, maintain logs, and work orders.
• Ensure safety, health, and well-being of yourself and the team; perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and related experiences; procedures and materials used in chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests and analyses.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of biological and chemical analyses of water/wastewater; safe work practices.
• Proficient in the use of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (allocated plans start at 17 days per calendar year).
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $41,200.00 to $58,850.00; pay will be hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on August 05, 2026. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.