What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician - Wastewater Division position at Collier County?
• Prepares microbiological media, reagents, and standards used in analytical testing.
• Performs analytical testing for ammonia, carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (CBOD), fecal coliform, nitrate, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), or other parameters.
• Performs quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure the integrity of samples and test results.
• Maintains logs, charts, computer records, and other records of sampling activities, laboratory analysis, testing results, or other activities in compliance with regulatory and laboratory certification requirements.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with laboratory operations, which may include a scale/balance, nanopure water system, de-ionized water system, autoclave, spectrophotometer, pH meter, auto analyzer, or other laboratory instrumentation or sampling equipment.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition.
• Performs related duties as required; reference full Class Specification/Job Description for complete listing.
- One (1) year of previous experience and/or training that includes routine environmental laboratory operations and analysis, environmental field sampling, and/or water or wastewater utility operations.
- Candidates without a related degree should possess an additional one (1) year of related experience.
- Fingerprinting required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a county vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
- Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
- This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Salary : $48,942 - $53,830
