LABORATORY TECHNICIAN WATER ANALYSIS

DEFINITION:

Under close supervision, performs standardized basic tests and analyses 
to determine the amount or concentration of various substances found in 
water samples collected from potable water, wastewater, or other sources; 
does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  
A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in 
this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may 
not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Performs basic chemical, physical, and bacteriological tests, and analysis 
on water samples from various sources.

Arranges apparatus, instruments, and equipment.

Adheres to safety practices, guidelines, and procedures in the laboratory.

Reads test results and reports or explains elementary relationships which 
exist between various test values.

Conducts simple qualitative tests of water for color, alkalinity/acidity, 
hardness, turbidity, and chlorine residual.

Arranges laboratory equipment and prepares specimens for testing or 
microscopic examination.

Prepares solutions and indicators by weighing, measuring, and mixing 
solid and liquid reagents; may heat and boil solutions.

Prepares culture media from fresh and dehydrated materials by measuring, 
mixing, heating, and filtering.

Maintains stock of media.

Performs routine instrument and equipment repair and maintenance.

Performs bacteriological examinations limited to standard and simple 
techniques not requiring specialized knowledge of the fields of bacteriology.

Operates spectrophotometer for the analysis of parameters such as iron, 
nitrate, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.

Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, 
or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience conducting standardized basic samples chemical 
and/or bacteriological testing and analysis on water samples.

NOTE:  Successful completion of thirty (30) semester hour credits at an 
accredited college or university which includes eight (8) semester hour 
credits in chemistry, and a course in organic chemistry, may be substituted 
for the one (1) year of experience.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey 
only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary 
to perform essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in operating basic laboratory 
equipment.

Knowledge of safety precautions used to conduct chemical and microbiological 
analysis.

Knowledge of the methods used to prepare simple stains, solutions, and 
culture media.

Knowledge of the methods used to conduct standardized basic tests and 
analyses on water samples.

Ability to test and identify various organic and inorganic compounds found 
in water samples.

Ability to prepare solutions and indicators.

Ability to interpret and apply information from laboratory reference manuals.

Ability to set-up and operate laboratory equipment.

Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, 
office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language 
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform 
the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer 
undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
05078
L
C
  
N/A
05
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 11/17/2022