Environmental Laboratory Technician

Location: Logan Laboratory, 1620 Ridge Road, Building B, Largo, FL 33778

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Entry level environmental laboratory technician position performing various laboratory and/or office duties which may include: sample receipt, sample shipment, sample kit preparation, and basic chemical and bacteriological analyses on various types of water samples.

What Will You Do?

• Receives samples according to laboratory protocols.
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System to log samples,
• Prepares sample kits and maintains appropriate inventories of kit materials.
• Prepares samples for shipment to external laboratories following established protocols.
• Serves as primary contact to resolve sample receipt issues.
• Prepares reagents and media for chemical and bacteriological analyses.
• Conducts basic chemical and/or bacteriological analyses on various types of water samples.
• Cleans laboratory glassware according to specific protocols.
• Performs sample bottle washing and testing according to specific protocols.
• Maintains sample storage and disposal.
• Monitors refrigerators, walk-in cooler temperatures, and ice machine performance.
• Inventories stock, places orders, and verifies receipt.
• Maintains and operates basic laboratory equipment.
• Maintains various records, accurately and completely.
• Adheres to all health and safety guidelines.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area.
• Serves as point of contact for recycling services and recycles containers as appropriate.
• Assists analysts in the laboratory, as required.
• May deliver or pickup items from other County facilities.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?

Please Note: College laboratory experience is not accepted as work experience.

• At least 2 years of environmental laboratory work experience.
• High school diploma or GED with coursework in chemistry, biology, or related sciences and one year of environmental laboratory work experience in a laboratory.
• College level coursework in Chemistry, Biology or related science, including labs, plus one year laboratory work experience.
• Associate’s or higher level-degree with college level coursework in Chemistry, Biology, or related science, including labs.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Full knowledge/understanding of safe laboratory practices.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory analyses within specified protocols.
• Ability to maintain various records accurately and completely.
• Proficient with various computer systems and programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Full knowledge/understanding of safe laboratory practices.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory analyses within specified protocols.
• Ability to maintain various records accurately and completely.
• Proficient with various computer systems and programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.

Highly Desirable

• Associate Degree or higher-level degree with college level coursework in Chemistry, Biology, or related science AND one (1) year of laboratory work experience, excluding laboratory work related to college classes.
• Experience in working in an environmental laboratory.
• Knowledge of drinking water and wastewater systems and treatment.
• Knowledge of environmental impacts on waters.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Laboratory Technician