Laboratory Supervisor
City of Hamilton
Hamilton, OH
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on September 29, 2019
Laboratory Supervisor
The City of Hamilton is looking to hire a Laboratory Supervisor. To qualify, you must possess a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or closely related field.
Essential Job Functions
- Supervises the operation of water and wastewater treatment laboratory, sampling and testing procedures;
- Conducts regulatory and special chemical, physical and bacteriological analysis of samples of water, wastewater, industrial wastes, and by-products of the treatment process to determine the efficiency of treatment and chemical constituents;
- Interprets test results, formulates recommendations for plant operations and confers with Water Production, Water Reclamation Superintendents and the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor;
- Collects random water and wastewater samples including samples for quality control;
- Tracks chemical usage, and maintains inventory;
- Checks logs of water purification operators and directs usage of chemicals for proper treatment;
- Performs laboratory work for other City departments;
- Trains laboratory and operations personnel in laboratory and safety procedures;
- Supervises the Chemists in the course of assignments;
- Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints;
- Informs City Department Heads, media and general public of necessary advisories;
- Prepares and maintains records and reports submitting as required to State and Federal agencies and other employees;
- Performs related work as required.