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Lab Technician I
- Jacobs (Quincy, WA)
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Analyzing wastewater samples for Total Suspended Solids, Coliform, Ammonia, pH, and a variety of other tests
• Using microscope to properly identify bacteria in wastewater samples
• Maintaining laboratory equipment including incubators, pH probes, analytical balances, etc.
• Collecting wastewater treatment samples
• Proper sample handling, including chain of custody procedures
• Creating accurate sample fractions from parent samples
• Receiving and logging chemicals and other supplies
• Proper laboratory documentation
• Creating, updating and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Cross training as needed to provide support with industrial sampling
• Following laboratory and field work safety protocol and using necessary PPE at all times
• Proper disposal of environmental samples
• Accurate data entry in LIMS
• Data validation
• Serve as backup for industrial pretreatment program coordinator
• Maintaining a positive attitude and contributing to a team environment
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
• An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in science or related field
• Experience analyzing environmental samples
Other Information:
• Work schedule will be day shift Monday through Friday
• Some holiday work required
• Must be able to stand for approximately 80% of an 8 hour work day
• Must be able to regularly lift items between 1 - 15 pounds
• Must be able to occasionally lift items between 15 and 50 pounds
• Willingness to study and test for Wastewater Operations License.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
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