Laboratory Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4825141) Apply  Laboratory Coordinator 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 + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 (http://durhamnc.gov/944/Water-Management) 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 + Associate’s degree or equivalent in environmental, physical or natural sciences + Three years of related experience. + Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina Class C driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of start date. Additional Preferred Skills + Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, environmental, physical or natural sciences, and three years of related experience. + Proficiency in MS Office applications + North Carolina Laboratory Analyst + NCWOA Process Control Chemistry + NCQOA Total and Fecal Coliform certification + North Carolina Laboratory Analyst + NCWOA Process Control Chemistry + NCQOA Total and Fecal Coliform certification Benefits – General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year* + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate) 04 How many years of related experience do you have? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of related experience + 1 year but less than 3 years of related experience + 3 years but less than 7 years of related experience + 7 or more years of related experience 05 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire). + I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. + I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. + I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 06 How would you rate your experience level with MS Office applications (such as Word, Excel, Outlook)? + No experience + Beginner level + Intermediate level + Advanced level + Expert level 07 Are you able to work within the scope of established protocols and Standard Operating Procedures? + Yes + No 08 Are you flexible to work at least one weekend per month? + Yes + No 09 Please list any relevant certifications you might have: if no certifications, please list N/A Required Question