Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Bureau of Water Resource Information
Job Summary:
Primary duty will be to assist/lead morning sample check in: unloads samples from coolers, organizes and checks sample temperature and pH, processes samples into LIMS, prints labels to samples, racks samples in proper storage bins, cleans sample check-in after morning task is complete, sends email confirmation for cooler pickup, prints and labels coolers and/or supplies for delivery.
Job duties include:
Assists with morning sample check in: unloads samples from coolers, organizes and checks sample temperature and pH, processes samples into LIMS, prints and adheres labels to samples, racks samples in proper storage bins, cleans sample check-in area after morning task is complete, sends email confirmation for cooler pickup to courier, prints and labels coolers and/or supplies for delivery; prepares TP/TKN digestion tubes and BOD bottles for analytical samples.
Lab maintenance and housekeeping; performs cooler clean out and sample dump; recycles plastic sample bottles; performs sample dump for metals; changes out broken glass bin; recycles glass containers; dumps analyst reagent waste; cleans and organizes cylinder/cooler storage room.
Document processing: files rerun documentation, pulls approved files for review; scans procurement receiving and certificate of analysis documents.
Performs safety checks for eyewashes, showers, and fire extinguishers.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or G.E.D. and 8 months of laboratory experience; formal education containing laboratory course work may substitute for work experience. (Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences preferred).
SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes. Any offer of employment for a mandatory-testing position will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid for by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Policy is available for review in the Careers section at www.sjrwmd.com.
Working Conditions:
Work in a lab wearing a lab coat, gloves, and eye protection; lift and carry approximately 50 pounds; safely handle toxic and hazardous chemicals.
Additional Details:
Starting Salary Range: $38,188.80 - $47,736.00
Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.
Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Location: Palatka
Closing Date: July 2, 2026