Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is seeking Lab Analysts at various levels to perform routine analytical laboratory tests in accordance with EPA methodology and standard operating procedures. The role involves preparing and analyzing environmental samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality control in data reporting.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic sample control duties: picks up field samples, aliquots and preserves samples for analysis and storage, utilizes LIMS, prepares bottles kits, cleans glassware and disposes of samples
- Follows laboratory SOPs and approved EPA methods. Performs a range of basic quantitative chemical and biological analyses. Organizes, collates, compiles and classifies information. Reviews own data for reporting against defined quality control parameters and verifies the accuracy of calculations in reports, computers and spreadsheets
- Prepares samples using a variety of laboratory equipment including analytical balances, micropipettes, ovens, muffle furnaces, incubators and hot blocks. Analyzes samples using basic laboratory instruments including spectrophotometers, meters and titrators
- Cleans, prepares and maintains glassware, laboratory equipment and work area. Sets up laboratory supplies, equipment and instruments for analyses, ensuring sterilization and proper operating order. Arranges various types of media for cultivation of bacteria. Safely prepares and disposes of laboratory solutions following laboratory guidelines
- Inspects equipment and basic instrumentation quality control criteria to verify reliability and accuracy of data. Identifies faults in equipment, reports malfunctions and anomalies and assists in diagnosing problems in processes. Ensures that all supplies, chemicals and materials are acceptable and available for analytical work
- Collects information by observing samples during testing processes. Employs proper verification procedures. Maintains quality control records and control charts on analyses. Calculates and records test results and checks to see if they are within normal limits. Validates sample results against method-specific quality control and checks data and calculations for accuracy
- Checks own information for quality, accuracy and completeness on reports, computer printouts and in calculations. Keeps detailed records of work undertaken and writes reports. Accurately completes forms, logs and other required documentation
- Provides verbal and written information to team members, supervisors and managers. Assists in the preparation and reporting of analytical data
- Required to work a rotational schedule including off-shift, holidays and weekend hours as the department is staffed a minimum of 50 hours per week. Must be able to work flexible hours that may include consecutive weekends and may change on short notice
- Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required
Skills
- Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree, preferably in chemistry, biology, environmental science or a closely related field of study
- Candidates must have at least three (3) months of analytical laboratory experience that may include work performed during internships, co-operative education and college laboratory coursework
- Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines
- Performs basic routine analytical laboratory tests following prescribed EPA methodology and laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Prepares and analyzes environmental samples for various chemical and biological parameters utilizing wet chemistry, physical, bacteriological and biological testing
- Generates, calculates and records data using basic laboratory equipment following prescribed quality control criteria
- Operates and maintains basic laboratory equipment using good laboratory practices
- Adheres to safety guidelines required by the laboratory and the District
- Performs basic sample control duties: picks up field samples, aliquots and preserves samples for analysis and storage, utilizes LIMS, prepares bottles kits, cleans glassware and disposes of samples
- Follows laboratory SOPs and approved EPA methods
- Performs a range of basic quantitative chemical and biological analyses
- Organizes, collates, compiles and classifies information
- Reviews own data for reporting against defined quality control parameters and verifies the accuracy of calculations in reports, computers and spreadsheets
- Prepares samples using a variety of laboratory equipment including analytical balances, micropipettes, ovens, muffle furnaces, incubators and hot blocks
- Analyzes samples using basic laboratory instruments including spectrophotometers, meters and titrators
- Cleans, prepares and maintains glassware, laboratory equipment and work area
- Sets up laboratory supplies, equipment and instruments for analyses, ensuring sterilization and proper operating order
- Arranges various types of media for cultivation of bacteria
- Safely prepares and disposes of laboratory solutions following laboratory guidelines
- Inspects equipment and basic instrumentation quality control criteria to verify reliability and accuracy of data
- Identifies faults in equipment, reports malfunctions and anomalies and assists in diagnosing problems in processes
- Ensures that all supplies, chemicals and materials are acceptable and available for analytical work
- Collects information by observing samples during testing processes
- Employs proper verification procedures
- Maintains quality control records and control charts on analyses
- Calculates and records test results and checks to see if they are within normal limits
- Validates sample results against method-specific quality control and checks data and calculations for accuracy
- Checks own information for quality, accuracy and completeness on reports, computer printouts and in calculations
- Keeps detailed records of work undertaken and writes reports
- Accurately completes forms, logs and other required documentation
- Provides verbal and written information to team members, supervisors and managers
- Assists in the preparation and reporting of analytical data
- Required to work a rotational schedule including off-shift, holidays and weekend hours as the department is staffed a minimum of 50 hours per week
- Must be able to work flexible hours that may include consecutive weekends and may change on short notice
- Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required
- A Valid Class I State of Ohio Wastewater Analyst Certificate
Benefits
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking at our facilities
- Corporate Discounts
Company Overview
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.neorsd.org.Company H1B Sponsorship
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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