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  • Laboratory Associate I (Upward Mobility), Illinois EPA (Springfield, IL; due Sept. 10)

    Aug 30, 2021 10:30 am by Susan HelminkJobs

    Position Website with Application Information

    Salary:  $3,443.00-$4,742.00 Monthly

    Job Responsibilities

    35% 1.   Prepares environmental extracts from soil, water, air, wastes, and fish tissue samples in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and established laboratory Quality Control (QC) procedures for the detection of organic compounds utilizing several different extraction techniques, including but not limited to, liquid-liquid, solid phase and accelerated solvent.

    •             Reviews work priorities based on sample expiration dates and guidance

    •             Completes samples daily

     

    35% 2.   Prepares environmental samples in analyses involving a variety of analytical techniques in accordance with SOPs, and QC directives for detection of environmental samples in trace concentrations;

    •             Maintains accurate temperature records for testing techniques

    •             Utilizes established sample preparation techniques in the laboratory

    •             Adheres to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) methodologies to ensure that laboratory practices and operations are followed

    •             Assists in performing analyses where test results are obvious.

     

    15% 3.   As directed follows new testing procedures for the analyses of environmental;

    •             Informs Supervisor of all deficiencies in procedures, quality, equipment, and performance that could result in less than high-quality standard results.

    (Job Responsibilities continued)

    10% 4.   Conducts maintenance and calibration of equipment including meters and probes utilized for analyses;

    •             Interprets analytical data, sampling tracking, maintenance of data logs, backlog reports, and reports findings to concerned parties

    •             Maintains the documentation and record keeping procedures to support the data for each analytical and preparation parameter, including QC data

    •             Enters data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database ensuring it follows QC and SOPs

     

    05% 5.   Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Requires education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in the laboratory sciences.
    • Qualified State employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the state requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Requires elementary knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, or related sciences.
    • Requires elementary knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques.
    • Requires ability to use laboratory equipment safely in performing routine and standard laboratory tests

     

    Conditions of Employment

    • Requires the ability to lift sample coolers that weigh up to 50 pounds and distribute to designated locations within the Springfield Combined Laboratory.

    Work Hours:  8:30-5 Mon-Fri  

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