LABORATORY TECHNICIAN chez Lake Havasu City

                                                                                                        **LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

                                                                                                           Lake Havasu City, AZ

                                                                                                   Closing Date: Open until Filled

OTF26-228

Salary: $25.68-$37.24/Hourly

Trainee: $23.11

Grade: CP8

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                                                 

Department: PW/Wastewater Laboratory

JOB ANNOUCEMENT:

Join our team in Lake Havasu City as a Laboratory Technician! The Laboratory Technician position requires intermediate-level lab work which includes physically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting results from water, wastewater, surface water, and groundwater locations. This job is important to ensure that public safety and health standards are upheld, and that water and wastewater standards are met. All work is performed under supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, receives, prepares, performs, and analyzes chemical, bacteriological, and physical tests on all types of water and wastewater samples.
• Conduct chemical, bacteriological, physical testing, and quality control procedures
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment
• Interpret permits or regulatory documents (if applicable) and ensure compliance with state/federal standards
• Keep accurate logs, records, and reports of test results and lab activities
• Adhere to safety protocols (OSHA, lab safety, hazardous materials, etc.)

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IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A Detail-Oriented individual who possesses strong work attributes in multitasking, neatness, and teamwork.
• Must be able to interpret the Arizona Department of Health Services and EPA testing guidelines.
• Follow safety regulations and possess good lab practices.
• Knowledge in Chemistry or Laboratory Sciences
• Knowledge in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and laboratory testing methods required.

MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s/Technical degree with coursework (minimum of six (6) credit hours) in chemistry and/or twelve (12) credit hours of college level laboratory sciences
• 3 to 5 years in a laboratory environment collecting and analyzing samples, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of Grade II Wastewater Treatment Certification issued by the Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) at hire.
•  Valid driver license required.

The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification will be considered a trainee at the time of hire.

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

BENEFITS:

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (Health Savings Plan, Exclusive Provider Organization)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, Accident
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off 
• Short Term Disability 
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). 
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, psychological evaluation, polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after an offer of employment has been made.

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