Laboratory Technician - Virginia Beach, United States - HRSD

HRSD

Verified Company

Virginia Beach, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Work Schedule and Other Information
Must be available to work occasional holidays, weekends, and overtime when necessary.

Brief Description

Under broad guidance, the Lab Technician:

Performs a wide variety of chemical, biological and physical analyses of environmental samples in compliance with regulations and in support of HRSD operations and programs
- b.
Conducts analysis to produce high quality, legally defensible results in a cost effective and safe manner
- c.
Reports and validates analytical data and maintains sample integrity. Adheres to approved state and federal protocols, SOP's, Quality Assurance plan and Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan
- d.
Participates in Laboratory Training program. Provides training to other staff members on analytical and QA protocols
- e.
Provides support to CEL operation during weekend, holiday and emergency situations

Detailed Description

Job Requirements
Education

1.Required
Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science as approved
2.Desired
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science as approved

- b.
Experience

1.Required

- a)Personnel are fully qualified with an Associate's degree in an approved field and three (3) years of applicable experience

2.Training Levels
The following training levels and years of experience are established for personnel who are not fully qualified:

a)Grade 5a

Associate's Degree in appropriate field and 2 years applicable experience

- b)Grade 5b

Associate's Degree in appropriate field and 1 year of applicable experience

- c)Grade 5c

Associate's Degree in appropriate field and no applicable experience

Note:

An appropriate degree requiring more college credits than an Associate's Degree and/or advanced degree(s) will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy some of the training level requirements.

c.
Job-specific Technical Competencies

1.Required

- a)Must be able to follow technical instructions, analytical procedures and perform analyses independently
- c)Requires abilities to operate, troubleshoot and perform maintenance of complex analytical instrumentation
- d)Must be proficient with computer, have knowledge of excel, word processing and database software
- e)Must have effective communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to work in a team setting
- d.
Special Licenses

Required
Valid driver's license from state of residence

e.
Water Quality Expectations

Additional Details
HRSD is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

HRSD does not discriminate against individuals in employment on the basis of race, sex, including sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, engaging in protected activity or any additional protected characteristics recognized by federal, state and local law.