Laboratory Analyst - President St Plant

Purpose

Are you passionate about protecting public health and the environment? Do you thrive in a laboratory setting where precision, accuracy, and compliance matter? The City of Savannah is seeking a dedicated

Laboratory Analyst

to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of our water systems.

As the new Laboratory Analyst, you will perform laboratory analyses on wastewater and surface water samples, in accordance with state regulations and laboratory operating procedures.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/childsupplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan(457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 11 paid holidays!

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains chain of custody documentation, ensuring the validity of samples.
• Performs wet chemical and biological laboratory tests, in order to determine treatment plant regulatory compliance, plant process control feedback, and pretreatment conditions of wastewater.
• Performs standardization of equipment and quality control testing, in order to assure that test results are both accurate and reliable.
• Analyzes and reports data generated through testing, in order to conform to regulations and to provide a better understanding of the test results.
• Reads and interprets technical material, such as operating procedures and instructions, regulatory policy documentation, and current research relevant to my position.
• Maintains equipment, reagents, and media stocks, in order to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other related sciences; with less than one year of experience as a laboratory technician in an environmental science field or wet chemical laboratory analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requires Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification or must obtain certification within nine (9) months of employment.

A valid driver's license is required

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in environmental or wet chemical laboratory analysis (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory information
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability and public health
• Gain hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment
• Work alongside a knowledgeable and mission-driven team
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification

Work Lodation: 1400 E. President St. Work Hours: varies

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal safe drinking water regulations.
• Knowledge of water plant laboratory testing equipment.
• Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory testing techniques and protocols.
• Knowledge of emergency response plans and protocols.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health \& Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other related sciences; with less than one year of experience as a laboratory technician in an environmental science field or wet chemical laboratory analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification or ability to obtain certification within nine (9) months of employment?

• Yes
• No

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Supplemental Question 1 Please describe your experience performing wet chemical and/or biological laboratory analyses. Include the types of tests conducted and the equipment you have used.

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Supplemental Question 2 Explain your experience with maintaining chain of custody documentation. How do you ensure the accuracy and validity of environmental samples?

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Supplemental Question 3 Describe your experience with laboratory quality control procedures, including equipment standardization and calibration. How do you ensure the reliability of your test results?

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Supplemental Question 4 Provide an example of how you have analyzed and reported laboratory data to meet regulatory requirements. What steps do you take to ensure accuracy and compliance?

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Supplemental 5 This position requires interpreting technical documents and regulations. Please describe your experience working with laboratory procedures, regulatory guidelines, or scientific research, and how you apply them in your work.

• Required Question