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Job Title- Lab Analyst Job Duration- 3 Months Location- Vancouver, WA 98660 Shift:Tuesday through Saturday 08:00am-4:30pm Responsibilities: Analyzing wastewater samples for Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand and a variety of other tests Analyzing solid samples for %TS and %VS Collecting air samples for analysis Using microscope to properly identify bacteria in wastewater samples Maintaining laboratory equipment including incubators, autoclaves, dissolved oxygen probes, pH probes, analytical balances, etc. Collecting wastewater treatment samples Proper sample handling, including chain of custody procedures Creating accurate sample fractions from parent samples Receiving and logging chemicals and other supplies Proper laboratory documentation Creating, updating and maintaining standard operating procedures Cross training as needed to provide support with industrial sampling Following laboratory and field work safety protocol and using necessary PPE at all times Proper disposal of environmental samples Accurate data entry in LIMS Data validation Serve as backup for industrial pretreatment sampling program Maintaining a positive attitude and contributing to a team environment Qualifications: Prefer candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in a science field. Prefer candidates that have experience analyzing environmental samples. Other Information: Work schedule will be day shift Tuesday through Saturday Some holiday work required Must be able to stand for approximately 80% of an 8-hour workday Must be able to regularly lift items between 1 - 15 pounds Must be able to occasionally lift items between 15 and 50 pounds SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.