Water Quality Chemist I/II (Multi-Level Position)

Metro Water Recovery
Metro Water Recovery, CO

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment.


Work Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, four (4) 10-hour shifts.

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Water Quality Chemist I ($28.21-$39.35 Hourly)
Performs laboratory analyses for chemical, biochemical, physical, and microbiological properties of water, wastewater, biosolids and soil samples. Works under the direct supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor.

Water Quality Chemist II ($32.91-$45.90 Hourly)
Performs laboratory analyses for chemical, biochemical, physical, and microbiological properties of water, wastewater, biosolids and soil samples. Works under the direct supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor.This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Example of Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen.

Water Quality Chemist I

Water Quality Chemist II
Water Quality Chemist IKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of:
  • Basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation, procedures and techniques.
  • Basic mathematics.
  • Basic understanding of Laboratory QA/QC processes.
  • Basic chemical handling and lab safety.
  • MS Office software and general office processes and procedures.

Skilled at:
  • Effective communication.
  • Working in a laboratory performing chemical, biochemical or microbiological analyses.
  • Recordkeeping.
  • Efficient management of time to meet deadlines and hold times for analyses.

Ability to:
  • Follow technical instructions accurately.
  • Pay attention to detail in executing laboratory procedures.
  • Complete work in a timely manner.
  • Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrate ethics, integrity, and a respectful attitude towards co-workers.
  • Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and multitasking efficiently.
  • Show consistent self-direction and initiation of tasks.

Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, biology, or related fields. Valid driver license.

Water Quality Chemist II

Knowledge of:

  • Laboratory instrumentation, procedures, and techniques.
  • Laboratory troubleshooting methods.
  • Basic mathematics.
  • Laboratory QA/QC processes.
  • Laboratory safety, chemical handling, and hazardous waste disposal.
  • MS Office software and general office processes and procedures.

Skilled at:
  • Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Written and oral communication, including scientific writing, recordkeeping and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Working in a laboratory performing chemical, biochemical or microbiological analyses.
  • Training and mentoring staff.
  • Efficient management of time to meet deadlines and hold times for analyses.
  • Using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Ability to:
  • Provide leadership and oversight in a technical or analytical laboratory area.
  • Develop new laboratory procedures and/or bring instrumentation on-line.
  • Provide technical expertise, and train and mentor laboratory analyst Is and IIs.
  • Develop and maintain efficient and effective workflows in assigned areas.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic issues related to laboratory instrumentation and equipment and demonstrate good judgment.
  • Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and multitasking efficiently.
  • Effectively communicate and interact with peers, management, and others both orally and in writing.
  • Show consistent self-direction and initiation of tasks.
  • Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with major course work in chemistry, biology, or related fields and a valid driver’s license are required.Frequent inside Laboratory setting including use of hot ovens and inside cold walk-in refrigerators; Outside environment in all Colorado weather conditions and temperatures when collecting samples; Frequent exposure to direct sun; Wet/Humid Conditions; Residential and Commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete; Gravel; Asphalt; Dirt; Tile; Loose stones; Uneven surfaces; Slippery surfaces; Wet surfaces; Frequent work with acids and other chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light; fluorescent; incandescent; and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment such as carboys, sample sticks, trays; Driving vehicles.

Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Sitting; Climbing stairs; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination and movements.

Physical Demands(max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 35 lbs.
Max Weight Carried: 35 lbs.
Max Force Pushed: 22 lbs.
Max Force Pulled: 80 lbs.

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision – Frequently near and far and going between; Depth perception; Perception identifying objects in space and by site; Color discrimination amongst liquids; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Hearing

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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