| Receives logs and samples from various sources; maintains chain of custody of samples to ensure integrity of test results. Prepares microbiological media, reagents, and control samples; prepares stock buffer solutions; maintains quality control of media, dilution/rinse water, coliform confirmation, Millipore filters, petri dishes, thio-bags, and autoclaves. Performs laboratory analysis of microbiological and chemical components; inputs and interprets data for various inorganic, organic, and microbiological analysis; programs and runs analysis on autoanalyzer. Performs standard chemical and bacteriological examinations to analyze samples as required by environmental agencies, department procedures, and standard laboratory procedures for various parameters; conducts testing to identify levels of alkalinity, ammonia, chloride, chlorine, conductivity, copper, fecal coliform, heterotrophic plate count, iron, lead, nitrate, pH, sulfate, THM, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), total phosphorus, water hardness, or other analytes. Maintains quality control; performs quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure integrity of samples and test results; conducts quality assurance and quality control audits. Maintains logs, charts, computer records, and other records of sampling activities. Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with laboratory operations, which may include a laboratory truck, microscope, scale/balance, dionized water system, autoclave, oven, magnetic stir plate, hot plate, incubator, laboratory refrigerator, spectrophotomater, ammonia meter, fluoride meter, pH meter, colony counter, autoanalyzer, titration burette, desiccator, vacuum pump, laboratory paraphernalia, laboratory glassware, medias, testing materials, hand tools, or two-way radio. Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment, and tools in operable condition. |
| Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Physical Science, or closely related field; supplemented by four (4) years previous experience and/or training that includes laboratory operations, laboratory analysis, chemistry, and water utility operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Requires possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver's license. Fingerprinting is required. |
