Lab Tech II

The City of Battle Creek is looking for a lab tech II to perform laboratory related activities involving Industrial surveillance, sampling, testing, and analyzing of water, wastewater sludge, and/or soils, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the limited supervision of the Foreman II – WWTP Lab.

• Prepares standard solutions and reagents.
• Collects soils, sludge, water, and/or wastewater samples on a scheduled basis. Conducts field measurements of flow and other physical and/or chemical parameters.
• Conducts and interprets specialized laboratory analyses. Prepares test records, sampling containers, charts, reports and statistical analyses. Maintains sampling data and field analysis records.
• Performs instrumental analysis of water and/or wastewater in coordination with chemist or other senior employee. Sets up and performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment, apparatus, sampling and flow meter equipment.
• Assists in research and analysis of wastewater treatment/water pumping techniques and practices. Communicate lab test results to operations staff so they can make appropriate adjustments, if necessary for proper operation of the plant.
• Performs computer entry.
• Performs duties for the Industrial Pretreatment Program.
• Associates/Technical degree with coursework in chemistry, environmental science, or related field.
• Up to 1 year experience as a laboratory technician.

• Must successfully pass laboratory related skills test.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

This work is sedentary and requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone.

Work requires using measuring devices; work regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

This work requires the ability to follow specific instructions and to be able to respond to specific requests from others.