Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Temporary Environmental Lab Analyst

Post Date
1/10/2017

Expiration Date
4/10/2017

Details:
TEMPORARY LAB ANALYST

IMPORTANT POSITION INFORMATION

There is a possibility that this position may be renewed on an annual basis depending on organizational needs, funding and employee performance, in accordance with the City temporary worker's policy.

Nature of Work:

Performing a variety of chemical, physical, microbiological and biological analyses to determine and monitor the water/wastewater quality and plant treatment processes, collecting and preparing samples from various diverse sources for laboratory analyses, preparing media, buffers, solutions and reagents required in analysis , operating, calibrating and maintaining analytical instruments, sampling apparatus and laboratory equipment, adhering to and insuring quality control and quality assurance of laboratory data, reports and records prescribed by Standard Methods, MDEQ and EPA, Maintaining laboratory supplies, compiling, analyzing and maintaining laboratory data records, cleaning, preparing and sterilizing materials and equipment for laboratory work , performing all work in accordance and compliance with laboratory safety practices and procedures, the Chemical Hygiene Plan, and the City of Ann Arbor policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations including, but not limited to, hazardous materials, providing information, analytical support and laboratory services to City clients and customers, the community, other municipalities and environmental organizations, ordering, receiving, issuing and maintaining records of laboratory equipment and materials, providing on-the-job training in the use and operation of laboratory procedures, instruments and equipment, serving as a resource on water quality, environmental safety and other laboratory related issues, developing and implementing new laboratory procedures, completing work process demonstration and documentation, assisting and participating in analytical studies and research involving laboratory work, attending training sessions, involvement in public information and educating the public on environmental issues affecting the community, performing related work as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, environmental science or a closely related academic major, plus a minimum of two years experience in a related field; or three years of college work (90 semester credit hours), with a concentration in chemistry, microbiology or environmental science, plus a minimum of three years experience in a related field.

Comments:
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, driving and repetitive motions Incumbents mix chemicals for testing and routinely work with biological contaminants requiring the use of both normal and specialized protective equipment. Observe or monitor objects and data to comply with safety standards and measure volume using calibrated instruments. Continuous, repetitive and precise arm/hand movements are made when dispensing and measuring liquids and solid volumes. Some lifting and moving of objects such as sample containers weighing up to 50 pounds may be required when performing laboratory analyses. Also, in connection with performing laboratory analyses, bending and stooping to retrieve samples weighing up to 50 pounds is common. When carrying supplies, incumbents may walk over uneven and slippery surfaces as well as climb ladders and stairs. Incumbents distinguish colors while conducting a variety of chemical tests, and respond to various audible alarms coming from testing equipment. The physical ability to enter into and exit a boat, carrying equipment, samples, etc., if necessary (rowing may be required). The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as incumbent may be subject to local and long distance travel. It is common for incumbents to stand or sit for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

EEO:

We are proud of our diverse workforce and our commitment to equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, arrest record, color, disability, educational association, familial status, family responsibilities, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, HIV status, marital status, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran status, victim of domestic violence or stalking, or weight in any aspect of our hiring or employment process. The City of Ann Arbor has earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Municipal Equality Index (MEI), which assesses lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality in more than 500 cities across the nation.

Employer:
City of Ann Arbor

Website:
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