Aquatech
AIC - Laboratory and Treatability Technician
Aquatech, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Aquatech is a global provider of water and process technology solutions helping organizations achieve sustainability and operational goals through water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www.aquatech.com. Aquatech needs a full-time Laboratory and Treatability Technician to work in our Canonsburg, PA location. The Technician will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered a non-exempt employee.
Responsibilities
Develop operating procedures and perform tests for various water and wastewater treatment operations, such as:
Jar tests for determining and optimizing chemical dosing for various treatment approaches
Silt Density Index (SDI)
Bench and Pilot Scale evaluations
Columns and batch testing for ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, activated alumina, etc.
Filtration systems (conventional, membrane, ceramic)
Collect data by measuring and recording operating conditions such as pumping rates, pH, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), temperature, and pressure
Operate and perform light maintenance on small-scale equipment such as pumps, heaters, and mixers
Prepare samples for testing
Prepare reagents for in-house lab analyses
Perform various laboratory tests including:
pH
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Color
Temperature (T)
ORP
Alkalinity (ALK)
Calcium & Magnesium Hardness
Total Hardness
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Turbidity
Phosphorus/Phosphate
TKN/Ammonia/Nitrite/Nitrate
Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC)
Pull samples for third-party laboratory analysis
Maintain reagents and lab inventory
Maintain calibration records for lab equipment
Maintain SDS documentation for lab chemicals and reagents
Manage and communicate data
Maintain the cleanliness of lab equipment, including plasticware and glassware used in lab analyses and operating areas
Qualifications
Mechanical aptitude/technical background
Experience or training in bench-top wet inorganic chemistry analytical procedures
Detail oriented
Ability to understand and follow detailed lab procedures and safety sheets
Work precisely in solution preparation, measuring devices, data handling, and instrument operation
Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and grow in responsibility on the job
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Communicate with team members and follow precise chemical data and procedures
Proficiency with standard laboratory instruments such as pH and conductivity meters, TSS, probes for process variables, HACH spectrophotometer, analytical balances, and volumetric glassware
Non-colorblind
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Essential Functions To succeed in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Job Demands Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs, may require climbing ladders, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on site. May involve sitting at a desk for extended periods and requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment.
Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related field
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Aquatech is a global provider of water and process technology solutions helping organizations achieve sustainability and operational goals through water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www.aquatech.com. Aquatech needs a full-time Laboratory and Treatability Technician to work in our Canonsburg, PA location. The Technician will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered a non-exempt employee.
Responsibilities
Develop operating procedures and perform tests for various water and wastewater treatment operations, such as:
Jar tests for determining and optimizing chemical dosing for various treatment approaches
Silt Density Index (SDI)
Bench and Pilot Scale evaluations
Columns and batch testing for ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, activated alumina, etc.
Filtration systems (conventional, membrane, ceramic)
Collect data by measuring and recording operating conditions such as pumping rates, pH, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), temperature, and pressure
Operate and perform light maintenance on small-scale equipment such as pumps, heaters, and mixers
Prepare samples for testing
Prepare reagents for in-house lab analyses
Perform various laboratory tests including:
pH
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Color
Temperature (T)
ORP
Alkalinity (ALK)
Calcium & Magnesium Hardness
Total Hardness
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Turbidity
Phosphorus/Phosphate
TKN/Ammonia/Nitrite/Nitrate
Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC)
Pull samples for third-party laboratory analysis
Maintain reagents and lab inventory
Maintain calibration records for lab equipment
Maintain SDS documentation for lab chemicals and reagents
Manage and communicate data
Maintain the cleanliness of lab equipment, including plasticware and glassware used in lab analyses and operating areas
Qualifications
Mechanical aptitude/technical background
Experience or training in bench-top wet inorganic chemistry analytical procedures
Detail oriented
Ability to understand and follow detailed lab procedures and safety sheets
Work precisely in solution preparation, measuring devices, data handling, and instrument operation
Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and grow in responsibility on the job
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Communicate with team members and follow precise chemical data and procedures
Proficiency with standard laboratory instruments such as pH and conductivity meters, TSS, probes for process variables, HACH spectrophotometer, analytical balances, and volumetric glassware
Non-colorblind
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Essential Functions To succeed in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Job Demands Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs, may require climbing ladders, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on site. May involve sitting at a desk for extended periods and requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment.
Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related field
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