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Laboratory Analyst

2 months ago

Vancouver, Washington, United States The Bergaila Companies Full time

Job Summary

The Bergaila Companies is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Analyst to join our team. As a Laboratory Analyst, you will be responsible for performing chemical analysis of potable water, wastewater influent and effluent, sludge, industrial wastes, and other materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyzing wastewater samples for Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, and other tests
  • Analyzing solid samples for %TS and %VS
  • Collecting air samples for analysis
  • Using a microscope to properly identify bacteria in wastewater samples
  • Maintaining laboratory equipment, including incubators, autoclaves, dissolved oxygen probes, pH probes, analytical balances, etc.
  • Collecting wastewater treatment samples
  • Proper sample handling, including chain of custody procedures
  • Creating accurate sample fractions from parent samples
  • Receiving and logging chemicals and other supplies
  • Proper laboratory documentation
  • Creating, updating, and maintaining standard operating procedures
  • Cross-training as needed to provide support with industrial sampling
  • Following laboratory and field work safety protocol and using necessary PPE at all times
  • Proper disposal of environmental samples
  • Accurate data entry in LIMS
  • Data validation
  • Serving as backup for industrial pretreatment sampling program

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • A valid Driver's License
  • Experience analyzing environmental samples is highly preferred