What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Coordinator position at City of Durham, NC?
Salary : $62,338.00 - $96,700.00 Annually
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type : Full time with benefits
Job Number : 25-05304
Department : Water Management
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range : $62,338.00 - $72,156.00
Work Day / Hours : 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. (40 hours per week)
More than 300 talented, dedicated employees in the City of Durham's Water Management Department work to keep safe drinking water flowing throughout the City and manage wastewater effectively. We lead long-term water and wastewater planning and infrastructure development, regularly treat and test systems for environmental compliance, and engage the public in water conservation to ensure all of our customers have clean, safe water every time they turn on the tap. If you share our passion for managing vital water resources, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
Position is devoted to the sampling, testing, analysis and reporting for water and wastewater operations and laboratory services for storm water and other programs, departments and activities within the City including the Water Supply and Treatment; Waste Water Division(s); Storm Water Services; Industrial Waste Control Program; Water and Sewer Maintenance; and Public Works / Engineering. Employee will sample, test and analyze results from field samples for water quality of water treatment processes, raw water storage facilities, storm water and wastewater processes.
Responsible for collecting samples; running tests and analyzing samples; maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment; performing housekeeping to maintain work spaces; tracking supply inventory; and preparing regulatory reports.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Samples, tests, and analyzes results from field samples; tests samples to determine water quality of water treatment processes, raw water storage facilities, and storm water and wastewater processes; and assists laboratory customers / clients requesting sampling services.
- Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment; performs housekeeping duties to clean work areas; decontaminates, cleans, sterilizes and / or discards instruments and equipment; and performs basic maintenance related duties.
- Monitors inventory to ensure adequate availability of chemicals and supplies; and reviews purchasing data and makes recommendations to order supplies as needed.
- Prepares regulatory and other reports to document and report test results; compiles information; proofs and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Additional Preferred Skills
Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
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Salary : $62,338 - $72,156
