Lab Technician

Lab Technician-SOTE

Full-Time; On Site

Overview

Environmental Dynamics International (EDI) specializes in developing and applying advanced technology aeration and biological treatment solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater. EDI is a full-service organization positively impacting the environment by providing engineering design, proprietary manufacturing, and equipment installation and maintenance of treatment solutions with demonstrated success in more than 8,000 installations in over 100 countries worldwide.

In 2020, EDI was added to the Axius Water platform, a private equity-backed group that aims to address nutrient contamination of water globally by bringing together businesses that have the knowledge, capability, and track record to deliver nutrient removal solutions to customers around the world. Axius Water is a portfolio company in KKR’s Global Impact Fund, which invests in companies that deliver environmental impact through their products or services. Our platform is expanding globally by building a diversified and growing portfolio of operating companies that offer leading solutions that improve wastewater management processes.

At Axius, we’re building a Water Quality platform to ‘turn the tide’ in pursuit of critical water quality solutions. Here at EDI, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our employees have the best work life balance possible. We offer a variety of flexible schedules including hybrid options. We also pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity and veteran friendly employer.

Job summary

The Lab Technician, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, is responsible for the operation of the Standard Oxygen Transfer Efficiency (SOTE) Testing program and assisting with other lab department activities as required.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Generate SOTE test protocols per customer specification and EDI design
• Install and remove equipment in outdoor test tank
• Conduct SOTE Tests in accordance with ASCE standards and test protocol
• Analyze test result data via VBA enabled Excel spreadsheet
• Generate SOTE Report in accordance with ASCE standards
• Troubleshoot test equipment when necessary
• Coordinate with Engineer Manager, Project Manager, and others on test schedule and equipment required

Qualifications

• Preferred certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
• Strongly preferred 1 years of experience with instrumentation and measurements
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail; well organized.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; Word and Excel in particular.

Physical / Work Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to perform routine tasks. Outdoor work and the use of stairs and ladders are necessary in this role. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms must be able lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to perform essential functions.

Mental Environment

This employee can work under extreme deadlines, can manage time, and can multitask quickly. They have a high level of organization. The employee has strong fluency in written and spoken English. Must be able to use a computer to complete tasks with a high level of organization.

FEDERAL CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran or military status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We are also an E-Verify, Drug-Free, Tobacco-Free employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MO 65202 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MO 65202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21