Assistant Lab Technician

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, prepare, process, and analyze wastewater and sludge samples using established laboratory procedures

• Perform physical, chemical and microbiological testing in accordance with approved methods including EPA and 40 CFR Part 136 requirements

• Prepare reagents, standards, and calibration solutions for laboratory analyses

• Operate, clean, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation

• Record test results and maintain accurate laboratory records, logs, and chain-of-custody documentation

• Assist with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities to support laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance

• Review analytical data for completeness and report unusual results to supervisory staff

• Assist with the laboratory audits, inspections, proficiency testing and corrective action activities

• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Support wastewater treatment operations by providing timely and accurate analytical data

• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Valid Driver’s License

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data entry, Microsoft Office applications, or similar computer systems.

• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records and perform routine mathematical calculations

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and safety

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment

• Must be available to work a schedule that includes one weekend day each week, as well as holidays, overtime, and on call as needed.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Course work or education in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field

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