Jacobs is searching for a dynamicto join our team in. In this role, you'll perform advanced analytical procedures used in the testing of samples pertaining to water and/or wastewater, treatment plant effluent and various surface waters. Work will include sample preparation, and analysis of compliance and process control samples at the West Basin Water Quality Laboratory. You’ll operate, maintain, and calibrate instruments and equipment for laboratory analysis and must apply knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry, biology, microbiology, and mathematics required in an analytical laboratory; use standard laboratory practices and QA/QC procedures and help maintain laboratory accreditation. In addition, you’ll provide technical assistance to other areas of the lab as well as the process control function of the treatment facility.
Principal Areas of Responsibility
• The Chemist will perform chemical, bacteriological and physical laboratory tests for the water recycling facility to include preparation of analytical standard solutions and reagents utilized for analyses
• Continually reviews and scrutinizes standardized procedures and methods used in analyses
• Operates, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation as needed
• Participates in shared responsibilities to maintain laboratory programs including quality assurance, safety, and training
• Related duties include periodic training of operations personnel on field equipment, analytical techniques and quality control procedures
• Assists in collecting samples during heavy workload months
• Other duties may be assigned
