Laboratory Supervisor

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of: Laboratory instrumentation and lab safety Core wastewater analysis Laboratory procedures and techniques including the collection of wastewater samples Basic mathematics, including use of statistics Laboratory QA/QC processes Chemical handling and hazardous waste disposal MS Office software and general office processes and procedures Skilled at: Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment Working in a laboratory performing chemical, biochemical, or microbiological analyses Training and mentoring staff Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information Project leadership or supervising staff Active and empathic listening skills Managing disagreements, de-escalating conflict, and negotiating win-win solutions Using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Ability to: Train analysts on the collection of wastewater samples and on core wastewater analyses Collecting samples for water quality analysis Effectively supervise staff Effectively communicate and interact with staff both orally and in writing Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment Think and act strategically in an organizational” Big Picture” context Identify problems, craft effective solutions, act decisively and demonstrate good judgement Maintain emotional control under ambiguous and stressful circumstances Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemistry, biology, or related science field required. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Laboratory instrumentation and lab safety
• Core wastewater analysis
• Laboratory procedures and techniques including the collection of wastewater samples
• Basic mathematics, including use of statistics
• Laboratory QA/QC processes
• Chemical handling and hazardous waste disposal
• MS Office software and general office processes and procedures
• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Working in a laboratory performing chemical, biochemical, or microbiological analyses
• Training and mentoring staff
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Project leadership or supervising staff
• Active and empathic listening skills
• Managing disagreements, de-escalating conflict, and negotiating win-win solutions

• Train analysts on the collection of wastewater samples and on core wastewater analyses
• Collecting samples for water quality analysis
• Effectively supervise staff
• Effectively communicate and interact with staff both orally and in writing
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Think and act strategically in an organizational” Big Picture” context
• Identify problems, craft effective solutions, act decisively and demonstrate good judgement
• Maintain emotional control under ambiguous and stressful circumstances

Typical Work Environment Frequent inside Laboratory setting; Outside environment in all Colorado weather conditions and temperatures when collecting samples; Hot frequent ovens and direct sun; Inside cold refrigerator; Wet/Humidity Conditions; Residential and Commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete; Gravel; Asphalt; Dirt; Tile; Loose stones; Uneven surfaces; Slippery surfaces; Wet surfaces; Frequent work with acids, phosphorus, ammonia; Occasion work with hazards materials - acid; Lighting conditions including natural light; fluorescent; incandescent; and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment such as carboys, sample sticks, trays; Driving vehicles Body Position Demands Standing; Walking; Sitting; Climbing stairs; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination and movements Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent) Max Weight Lifted: 35 lbs Max Weight Carried: 35 lbs Max Force Pushed: 22 lbs Max Force Pulled: 80 lbs Sensory Requirements Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision – Frequently near and far and going between; Depth perception; Perception identifying objects in space and by site; Color discrimination amongst liquids; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Hearing

Typical Work Environment Frequent inside Laboratory setting; Outside environment in all Colorado weather conditions and temperatures when collecting samples; Hot frequent ovens and direct sun; Inside cold refrigerator; Wet/Humidity Conditions; Residential and Commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete; Gravel; Asphalt; Dirt; Tile; Loose stones; Uneven surfaces; Slippery surfaces; Wet surfaces; Frequent work with acids, phosphorus, ammonia; Occasion work with hazards materials - acid; Lighting conditions including natural light; fluorescent; incandescent; and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment such as carboys, sample sticks, trays; Driving vehicles Body Position Demands Standing; Walking; Sitting; Climbing stairs; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination and movements Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent) Max Weight Lifted: 35 lbs Max Weight Carried: 35 lbs Max Force Pushed: 22 lbs Max Force Pulled: 80 lbs Sensory Requirements Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision – Frequently near and far and going between; Depth perception; Perception identifying objects in space and by site; Color discrimination amongst liquids; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Hearing

Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including: * Medical * Dental * Vision * Life Insurance * Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance * Retirement * Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday) * Additional Voluntary Benefits Read more about our organization.

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