Drinking Water Laboratory Technician @ Twin City Water Clinic (Hopkins, MN)
This is not a position with Macalester College, rather it is a position at an outside organization. Career Exploration has posted it because it was not in Handshake and we wanted the Macalester community to be aware of this opportunity.
This Handshake post was created by Macalester and applications will not be seen by the employer unless they are submitted outside of Handshake to abbie@twincitywaterclinic.com
Drinking Water Laboratory Technician @ Twin City Water Clinic
MDH-Certified Environmental Analytical Laboratory in the West Metro is now accepting applications for a Drinking Water Laboratory Technician. The Lab Tech will assist in sample receipt and preparation as well as clerical duties such as data entry and review. Additionally, they will assist in analyzing drinking water
samples for coliform bacteria, arsenic, lead, and nitrate, as well as the preparation of standards and reagents.
This is an hourly position with 15-25 hours/week depending on the candidate’s capacity and schedule. The hours are roughly 9:00-3:00PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Some days, usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays, will require staying later to finish sample analysis. Employment begins June 1.
Please respond to abbie@twincitywaterclinic.com with your resume, a brief cover letter, and the date you would be available to start.
Essential Duties & Job Functions
- 40% Sample receipt & preparation
- 30% Follow established SOPs to assist analyst with the analysis of Total Coliform Bacteria, Nitrate, Arsenic, and Lead in drinking water
- 10% Address customer inquiries and concerns
- 10% Assist in preparation of sample kits
- 5% Assist in keeping the lab clean and organized
- 5% Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Mandatory
- Valid driver’s license and insurance
- Laboratory experience (academic setting is acceptable)
- Knowledgeable in Google Sheets & Excel
- Able to communicate effectively
- Able to take initiative, prioritize, and work independently
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Customer service experience
- Has a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field (or in pursuit
of one)
Preferred (but not required)
- Experience with GF-AAS, Automated Cadmium Reduction, and/or enzyme substrate tests.