Water Quality and Microbiology Analyst at University of Louisiana Monroe, LA

About the Department

Accurately completes a variety of standardized analytical tests, examinations and procedures which may require the interpretation of results.
 

Position Duties

40%     Performs microbiological and water quality testing; Performs testing following quality control requirements in an unsupervised environment; Handles samples according to chain of custody procedures; Collects field samples
 
40%     Responsible for ensuring all Quality Assurance/Quality Control program requirements are met in all applicable work areas; must have general knowledge of and adhere to safe and proper laboratory techniques; Completes proficiency testing and quality control samples in an acceptable manner.
 
15%     Performs routine computations, maintains records and reports results.
 
5%       Other duties as assigned
 

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, plus proper training in a methods training course or by a qualified analyst.  Must have a minimum of six months laboratory experience with the analysis procedures. Must have training in water analyses for total coliform and fecal coliform and satisfactory completion of a short course or structured in-house equivalent on the proper techniques of analysis. Must have minimum six months experience in microbiological analysis and techniques.