Laboratory Worker

Key Accountabilities

• Frequently analyzes finished water samples for bacteriological and chlorine analysis.
• Frequently sterilizes and cleans glassware and other laboratory equipment in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
• Frequently monitors and records instrument and equipment settings or readings at predetermined collection points.
• Frequently inputs results of bacteriological collection and analysis on computer.
• Frequently prepares sample bottles by washing, labeling, and adding appropriate measure of chlorinating agent.
• Occasionally trailer, unloads, and loads sample collection boat at predetermined launch sites.
• Occasionally drives sample collection boat to predetermined collection points on the river, observing proper navigational techniques and boating safety procedures.
• Frequently collects water samples of distributed finished water and industrial discharges at predetermined collection points, using proper sampling techniques.
• Occasionally removes/reinstalls meters and sampling stand.

Experience/Education

A high school graduate or state-recognized educational equivalency certificate. Specific vocational preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the job training, or essential experience in less responsible jobs which lead to the higher job or serving in other jobs.

Work Environment

A large part of the job involves outdoor work and routinely being exposed to outdoor weather conditions involving contact with water and other liquids. Atmospheric condition with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort. Exposure to ambient temperature extremes both hot and cold. Works near chlorine, sodium hydroxide, fluoride, carbon, lime, alum, polyaluminum chloride, filter aid, zinc orthophosphate, a host of laboratory chemicals, gasoline, and oil. Potential exposure to poison ivy, oak, sumac, snakes, insects, and chemicals. Potential hazards include driving in automobile traffic, driving a boat, and potential contact with disease causing organisms.

Competencies

• Champions safety
• Collaborates
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer obsessed
• Drives Engagement
• Nimble learning