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Laboratory Technician

Join our team in Lake Havasu City as a Laboratory Technician! The Laboratory Technician position requires intermediate-level lab work which includes physically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting results from water, wastewater, surface water, and groundwater locations. This job is important to ensure that public safety and health standards are upheld, and that water and wastewater standards are met. All work is performed under supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collects, receives, prepares, performs, and analyzes chemical, bacteriological, and physical tests on all types of water and wastewater samples.
• Conduct chemical, bacteriological physical testing, and quality control procedures
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment
• Interpret permits or regulatory documents (if applicable) and ensure compliance with state/federal standards
• Keep accurate logs, records, and reports of test results and lab activities
• Adhere to safety protocols (OSHA, lab safety, hazardous materials, etc.)

Ideal Candidate:

• A Detail-Oriented individual who possesses strong work attributes in multitasking, neatness, and teamwork.
• Must be able to interpret the Arizona Department of Health Services and EPA testing guidelines.
• Follow safety regulations and possess good lab practices.
• Knowledge in Chemistry or Laboratory Sciences
• Knowledge in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and laboratory testing methods required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates/Technical degree with coursework (minimum of six (6) credit hours) in chemistry and/or twelve (12) credit hours of college level laboratory sciences
• 3 to 5 years in a laboratory environment collecting and analyzing samples, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of Grade II Wastewater Treatment Certification issued by the Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) at hire.
• Valid driver license required.

The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification will be considered a trainee at the time of hire.

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits include employer provided Medical/Rx (Health Savings Plan, Exclusive Provider Organization), Dental/Vision, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account, Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance, Optional Additional Life Insurance, Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, Accident, 11 Paid Holidays Annually, Bereavement Leave, Paid Time Off, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Opportunities for advancement, Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), Optional Deferred Compensation, Tuition Reimbursement, Service Awards.