Lab Analyst I at SolveNow in Vancouver, Washington, United States

Responsibilities

• Analyzing wastewater samples for Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, pH, biochemical oxygen demand, and a variety of other tests
• Analyzing solid samples for %TS and %VS
• Collecting air samples for analysis
• Using a microscope to properly identify bacteria in wastewater samples
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, including incubators, autoclaves, dissolved oxygen probes, 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 the industrial pretreatment sampling program.
• Maintaining a positive attitude and contributing to a team environment

Requirements

• Prefer candidates with an associate's or bachelor's degree in a science field.
• Prefer candidates that have experience analyzing environmental samples.

Skills

Required

• Analyzing environmental samples
• Laboratory testing procedures
• Microscope use
• Laboratory equipment maintenance
• Sample handling and chain of custody
• Laboratory documentation
• Safety protocol adherence
• Data entry in LIMS
• Data validation