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laboratory analyst

3 months ago

Columbia, South Carolina, United States City of Columbia Full time

LABORATORY ANALYST - UTILITIES

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$43, - 54,

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/1/2024

JOB SUMMARY
 This position performsroutine to complex laboratory analyses of water samples to ensure qualitypotable water for City utility customers; assists in maintaining the laboratoryfacility and equipment; provides professional and courteous customer service;and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a generaloutline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences undergeneral supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOBFUNCTIONS:

Prepares chemical reagents for testing; Collects water samples for laboratory testing; conducts tests and prepares laboratory reports as required by the City, DHEC and other agencies; Troubleshoots and performs maintenance and minor repairs of laboratory equipment; cleans and maintains laboratory instruments; Assists in maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment, supplies and materials;
Coordinates the distribution system flushing program with appropriate department personnel; Maintains accurate and complete work records; Maintains proper QA/QC for sample collection and bacterial analysis; Assists in maintaining laboratory certification and in ensuring laboratory operations are in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of quality and safety; Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints from City employees and customers in areas of responsibility; Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, completing forms, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.; Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TOPERFORM WORK:

Associate's degree in laboratory science, chemistry, biology or closely related field; Six (6) months of relevant prior experience; Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


• Knowledge of mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes;


• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;


• Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;


• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as laboratory equipment and water plant equipment;


• Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;


• Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form;


• Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and


• Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers, customers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is considered light-to-medium in nature and involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, confined spaces; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.