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Wastewater Lab Technician
Kansas City, KS, US
Scientific
Associate Degree
Full Time, Temporary
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
First Shift (Day)
Kansas City, KS, US
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Temporary
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
On-site
Scientific
Associate Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Wastewater Lab Technician
The Wastewater Lab Technician position is responsible for assisting operations to maintain the chemistry needed for wastewater treatment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete testing of customer wastewater samples
- Perform calculations associated for the test results
- Perform jar tests to refine coagulant dosage
- Enter samples, test results etc. into data management system, review and validate results
- Communicate status of testing samples to Supervisors and Laboratory staff.
- Proficiency in performing manual titrations.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in laboratory work areas and store hazardous materials in the proper locations and dispose of hazardous waste properly.
- Work with Applications Laboratory personnel to investigate any analysis issues.
- Operate equipment and follow procedures in accordance with ISO 9000 standards.
- Inspect tanks using the appropriate method
- Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, and consistency
- Maintain logs of instrument readings, test results, shift production and/or preventive maintenance schedule for entry in computer databases.
- Train new operators as needed
Required Skills/Abilities
- HS Diploma required degreed preferred
- Familiarity working knowledge of UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, HPLC Instrumentation, and pH Meters Working knowledge of gravimetric assays.
- Ability to create standard curves on a UV/VIS spectrophotometer Equipment operation- or at least competency to understand how the equipment functions
- Working knowledge of computer and office software: Excel, MS Word High
- Attention to detail
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations
- Ability to create and maintain cooperative, team-building relationships.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Basic calculations
Job Details
- Contract-to-Hire
- Monday-Friday, 8-5pm
- Pay rate $22-24 per hour dependent upon level of education and experience
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