Laboratory Technician

About the role

Excellent regular part-time Monday–Friday lab/work experience in a busy office environment for the U.S. headquarters of a German manufacturer of wastewater treatment equipment, with exposure to the various processes of the company. Approximately 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Collect, track, log, and test sludge samples submitted to the laboratory from clients.
• Communicate with clients on logistics of sludge samples, including shipping coolers for sample collection and communicating timelines and dates for shipment.
• Perform sludge bench testing for thickening and dewatering: mix different polymers at different concentrations with sludge and record results; prepare measured sludge samples for moisture content analysis and record results; record sludge chemical characteristics.
• Perform bench testing for dryers: form extruded material from customer-supplied cake sample with bench test extruder; dry sludge in oven; document with pictures sludge extrusion and drying; prepare and ship samples for full bench testing in Germany.
• Perform bench testing for grit, DAF, and Strainpress as required, including testing chemical and physical parameters of sludge samples and testing moisture and organic characteristics of screenings.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the laboratory.
• Coordinate disposal of tested material.
• Track supplies and alert supervisor when orders need to be placed.
• Prepare bench test reports for review by applicable Product Manager.
• Track all test results in results database.
• Assist with sludge analysis for startup and performance testing.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree recommended (preferred majors: Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering – Civil, Chemical, Environmental), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lab experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; database experience a plus.
• Accurate typing skills required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to measure weights and volumes.
• Familiarity with general laboratory safety guidelines.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work generally performed in a lab environment; may require travel to and from a wastewater treatment plant. Must meet and follow all safety guidelines in the lab and off-site.
• Dress is business casual; Personal Protective Equipment and lab coat supplied.
• Current Tetanus, Hepatitis A & B vaccines required (safety requirement due to nature of lab work).
• Must pass a drug test, background check (as it relates to the role), and complete an I-9 form. Huber Technology, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

Schedule

Part-time, standard days. Hours flexible within Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or other hours if approved by direct manager. Approximately 20 hours per week.

Travel

Travel not required.