What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician - Water Laboratory position at Manatee County Government?
Department / Utilities - Water Laboratory Technician
Division / Water
Water Laboratory at the Water Treatment Plant - 17915 Waterline Road, Bradenton, FL
Schedule: Monday-Friday / 7:00 am-3:30 pm or 4 - 10-hour days (TBD)
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government’s top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Employees at the Manatee County Water Laboratory provide reliable, safe drinking water to Manatee County, Sarasota County, and the cities served. Quality control laboratory staff are responsible for the collection and analysis of various water samples from every step in the treatment process. They use complex scientific instrumentation and standardized methods and procedures to monitor water quality to ensure it meets state and federal regulations. The lab is also responsible for algal control activities on Lake Manatee.
As a Water Laboratory Technician, you will collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data, and prepare reports to document results. The Laboratory Technician collects water samples from surface, ground, drinking, wastewater, reclaimed, etc., that are sourced from wells, distribution systems, storage facilities, and treatment plants, including Lake Manatee Watershed, Lake Manatee Reservoir, and East County Wellfield.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.
Please see the complete job description here.Required Skills
Desired Skills
Division / Water
Water Laboratory at the Water Treatment Plant - 17915 Waterline Road, Bradenton, FL
Schedule: Monday-Friday / 7:00 am-3:30 pm or 4 - 10-hour days (TBD)
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government’s top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Employees at the Manatee County Water Laboratory provide reliable, safe drinking water to Manatee County, Sarasota County, and the cities served. Quality control laboratory staff are responsible for the collection and analysis of various water samples from every step in the treatment process. They use complex scientific instrumentation and standardized methods and procedures to monitor water quality to ensure it meets state and federal regulations. The lab is also responsible for algal control activities on Lake Manatee.
As a Water Laboratory Technician, you will collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data, and prepare reports to document results. The Laboratory Technician collects water samples from surface, ground, drinking, wastewater, reclaimed, etc., that are sourced from wells, distribution systems, storage facilities, and treatment plants, including Lake Manatee Watershed, Lake Manatee Reservoir, and East County Wellfield.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.
- Comprehensive benefits package – Your Choice Manatee Health Plan
- Generous vacation/sick leave, 12 paid holidays
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.
Please see the complete job description here.Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in natural science, chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
- 1 or more years of experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably an environmental laboratory.
- Valid driver license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.
Desired Skills
- Experience in environmental laboratory setting highly desired.
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) highly desired.
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