Biologist

Minimum Qualifications Education : Associate degree in Biology or a related science required.

Bachelors degree preferred.

Two (2) years of hands-on work experience in a laboratory.

Licenses and Certifications Possession and maintenance of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Drinking Water Certification F-3 required.

If not in possession at time of hire, once eligible, must obtain F-4 certification within four (4) test cycles of hire and an F-3 certification within four (4) test cycles after obtaining F-4 certification.

Valid State of Michigan Driver License.

Knowledge of Standard laboratory techniques and practices.

Use and care of laboratory equipment.

Skill in Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) as well as the ability to become proficient in various departmental related software.

Attention to detail to ensure accurate review and recording of test results.

Ability to Work independently and multi-task.

Analyze, interpret, and report the results of laboratory findings.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Possession and maintenance of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Drinking Water Certification F-3 required.
• If not in possession at time of hire, once eligible, must obtain F-4 certification within four (4) test cycles of hire and an F-3 certification within four (4) test cycles after obtaining F-4 certification.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver License.
• Standard laboratory techniques and practices.
• Use and care of laboratory equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) as well as the ability to become proficient in various departmental related software.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate review and recording of test results.
• Work independently and multi-task.
• Analyze, interpret, and report the results of laboratory findings.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in a municipal treatment laboratory and plant environment with exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, strong acids/bases, volatile substances, ultraviolent radiation, and toxic chemical fumes.

Some work performed in varying field conditions with exposure to variable weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and loud noises.

Physical Demands Frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, occasionally exerts up to 25 pounds of force.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and climbing stairs within the treatment facility.

Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching with hands and arms, gross manipulation using hands and fingers to type and operate a computer mouse.

Standard vision and hearing.

Employees must be able to see, hear, and communicate clearly, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors clearly to read laboratory instruments and interpret test results.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, lab coats, face shield, goggles and safety glasses is required during certain tasks.

May be required to wear a respirator during non-strenuous activities and during emergency.

• Frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, occasionally exerts up to 25 pounds of force.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and climbing stairs within the treatment facility.
• Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching with hands and arms, gross manipulation using hands and fingers to type and operate a computer mouse.
• Standard vision and hearing. Employees must be able to see, hear, and communicate clearly, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors clearly to read laboratory instruments and interpret test results.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, lab coats, face shield, goggles and safety glasses is required during certain tasks.
• May be required to wear a respirator during non-strenuous activities and during emergency.

The City of Saginaw offers a competitive benefits package to full time employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).

Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.

Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.

City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment. 13 Paid Holidays PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.

City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Benefits are subject to change in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.

• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA

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