Microbiology Unit Laboratory Technician - Regional Wastewater Reclamation
Pima County · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Full-time · Associate
- $24–$32 per hour
- 2+ years
Laboratory Technician supporting compliance and regulatory affairs in a wastewater reclamation environment.
Compensation
Pay Range: $23.98 - $32.39 Per Hour
Responsibilities
- Collect water, solid waste, and wastewater effluent samples for laboratory testing
- Perform standardized laboratory tests such as BOD, COD, DO, Bacteriological Examination, Alkalinity, Hardness, pH, Chlorine, Solids Testing
- Analyze E. coli, Total Coliform, and other microbiological organisms
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments such as UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, Analytical Balances, DO meters, pH meters, and BOD robotic instruments
- Perform and document Acid Neutralization, Thermometer Calibrations, and Safety Equipment Checks
Requirements
- Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science or a closely related field
- Nice to have: Microsoft Office Suite
- Nice to have: Data entry and review
- Nice to have: Chemical handling
- Nice to have: Laboratory safety knowledge