The primary responsibility of the Scientistis to perform routine tests on Toho Water Authority’s wastewater and drinking water. The incumbent selected is responsible for chemical and microbiological testing and analyses according to established principles and techniques. This includes receiving and preparing samples, assessing testing data and inputting results into LIMS system, conducting maintenance on lab instruments and equipment, and completing work orders. Other duties include office work such as ordering and receiving supplies, and preparing sample bottles and glassware, managing various paperwork and documents,andmaintaining purchasing records. Must have experience in a NELAP/TNI certified laboratory.Knowledge of Standard Methods and EPA analytical procedures used in the testing of drinking water, wastewater, and solid matrices.This position reports to the Laboratory Manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including, heat, cold, dry, wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or congested area. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.
