New Job Laboratory Chemist - City Of Goshen Wastewater Treatment Plant In Indiana

The City of Goshen's Human Resource Department at 204 Jefferson Street in Goshen, or at www1.goshenindiana.org under Human Resources, is where interested applicants can find information on how to apply and what state departments they are affiliated with across the state for each county.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following functions are commonly found in this position. These functions should not be viewed as a complete list.

• Performs several analyses, including total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, phosphorus, ammonia, and fecal coliform, as well. Additionally, chlorine, pH, etc.
• Collects samples.
• Examines EPA regulations to manage quality control.'
• Prepares samples for analysis.
• Keeps sampling apparatus running when necessary.'
• Purchase laboratory equipment and supplies at your discretion.
• Carry out other essential tasks as required. Additionally.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:.

• Education, training and experience are not included in the high school diploma or equivalent. [citation needed]

Special Requirements:

• Either Class I Wastewater Certification or (II) Industrial (Class A).
• Experience in a lab or technical training.

Health: minimum requirements for physical and mental health.

• possesses the skill to operate various automated office equipment such as a typewriter, calculator, copier, computer, or telephone system.
• Ability to operate department-specific lab equipment and tools, including vacuum pumps, Bunsen burner reamers, spectrophotometers, analytical balances, and other laboratory equipment/instruments.[A] Career options
• Ability to engage in physical activity through sedentary tasks that involve sitting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.

Mathematical Ability:

• aptitude to add, subtract, multiply and divide, determine decimals and percentages, measure data and apply a wide range of theoretical mathematical concepts and applications.

The Relation Between Language and Personality:

• Ability to interpret and use a wide range of informational documents, such as flow charts (including thermographical data), operation manuals, technical studies, operating reports, and other records.
• Ability to read and understand various reference materials, such as technical/trade papers, standard methods, journals, and other manuals.
• Possibility of creating blank sheets for storing daily results of analyses, monthly operating reports, memos, correspondence, and other job-related documents in accordance with prescribed grammar, spelling, words, punctuation, or style guidelines.
• Capacities to record and provide information with accuracy, meet deadlines, and safeguard restricted information.
• Ability to use and understand environmental language and wastewater terminology.
• Ability to identifiy and interpret hues, sounds, or aromas.
• Ability to apply principles of influence, common sense, and independent judgment in the execution of tasks.
• Skills required to handle challenging work environments, respond quickly to emergency situations, and maintain a balance between priorities within and across organizational boundaries.
• ability to stay in a personal relationship, handle difficult situations with empathy and understand questions correctly.
• Possession of the ability to advise and interpret the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific circumstances; aptitude to elucidate, demonstrate, or clarify established policies/standards within which others can comprehend.'
• Proficient in communicating effectively and accurately with the immediate supervisor, operators (ironing board), superintendent, maintenance personnel, other City employees; elected officials; sales representatives; consultants; septic tank haulers; and the general public. Additionally, subject matter may be written on an individual basis.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Proficiency in managing multiple office, plant, and lab environments.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (flexible time).

Job Type: Full-time

A salary range of $24.37 to $29.18 per hour is offered.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person