4 Yr UG Co-op - Laboratory Analyst I #2109-005020-03

Date Opened

Thursday, September 09, 2021 11:00 AM

Close Date

Sunday, September 26, 2021 11:59 PM

Section

Charlotte Water

Salary

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour

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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

The City of Charlotte, Charlotte Water Department is currently accepting applications for Laboratory Analyst I Co-op position for the Pipeline Academy Co-op Program.

Summary

The individual will work under the supervision of the Charlotte Water Lab Services Division. To be compliant with the lab certification requirements, the candidate must be a recent graduate from a recognized curriculum at an institution of post-secondary education majoring in Math, Science, or biology.

Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time (Depending on student schedule)

Program Benefits:

Assigned mentor/trainer; workplace-ready certification, financial literacy, career pathing, OSHA – 10 certification, wellness programs, on-site gym

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Applicants for this position learn the following tasks as it pertains to the daily work:

• Receive, check, and log samples into the laboratory information management system.

• Maintain legal Chain of Custody

• Perform sample preparation and analysis according to approved methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs and QA procedures.

• Record, observe and calculate lab results accurately.

• Specific software and hardware utilized in the lab

• Scientific math to include serial dilutions, unit conversions, etc.

• Ability to work independently and accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

• Record deviation from established protocols; maintain sample/Chain of Custody documentation; follow a checklist

• Recognize and adhere to policies of the laboratory regarding hold times and turnaround times

• Identify and notify superiors of atypical or rush analyses

• Identify and inform project management of receiving or sample anomalies

• Develop cost-consciousness; comply with centralized ordering; conduct inventory

• Clean and organize area

Physical Requirements:

Standing, walking, bending, and light lifting

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent graduate in an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental or work assignment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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