Senior Laboratory Analyst

Salary : $44,948.80 - $75,379.20 Annually

Location : Springfield, MO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 051625

Department: Environmental Services

Opening Date: 05/16/2025

Closing Date: 5/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

**This position has the option to underfill at the Laboratory Analyst level.

Join our progressive, award-winning team as a Senior Laboratory Analyst! In this role, you will perform advanced instrumental analysis and complex chemical analyses while overseeing two key areas of the laboratory. Wastewater services are important because they protect water quality, safeguard public health and support future development in the community.

The Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWTP) Facility, in accordance with the Clean Water Act, is governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and locally by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program to ensure a high quality of water being discharged into the Ozarks waterways. The plant is designed to produce an effluent which can be discharged into Wilson's Creek without having any negative environmental impact on the river water quality. For more information on the City's wastewater treatment facilities and processes, please visit our .

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Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

Senior Lab Analyst:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related area; AND

2-3 years of water/wastewater laboratory experience.

A Master's Degree may be substituted for one year of experience.

Experience must include chemical instrumentation and analytical procedures along with the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment comparable to: pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, ammonia meter, chemical oxygen demand analyzer, spectrophotometer (ultra-violet visible), analytical balance, and total organic carbon analyzer. PREFERRED

Experience in the use of ion chromatography analysis, flow injection analysis, flash point analyzer, inductively coupled plasma spectrophotometer, gas chromatography spectrophotometer, and experience with a microscope. Licensing/Certification

Must obtain within 1 year and maintain a minimum of a Class D MWEA certification as a Laboratory Analyst;

Must obtain within six months and maintain Class D Missouri DNR Wastewater Treatment license;

Must possess a valid Driver's License. Lab Analyst:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related area; AND

One year of responsible laboratory experience;

A Master's Degree may be substituted for the year of experience;

Experience must include chemical instrumentation and analytical procedures along with the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment comparable to: PH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, specific ion meter, spectrophotometer (ultra-violet visible), analytical balance, and total organic carbon analyzer; PREFERRED

Experience in the use of atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, and microscope. Licensing/Certification

Must be eligible to receive state or federal certification as a Laboratory Analyst, if applicable;

Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements for the Senior Lab Analyst, please see the

(Salary range - Senior Lab Analyst - $44,948.80 - $75,379.20 annually)

For more information on essential functions and other requirements for the Lab Analyst, please see thejob description.

(Salary range - Lab Analyst -$41,724.80 - $69,908.80 annually)

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone,, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

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01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.

I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education?

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

04

How many years of experience do you possess in a water/wastewater laboratory?

I do not have any experience

Less than 1 year

1 year

2 - 3 years

4 or more years

05

Are you willing to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Class D MWEA certification as a Laboratory Analyst?

Yes

No

06

Are you willing to obtain and maintain Class D Missouri DNR Wastewater Treatment license?

Yes

No

07

Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as related to this job.

08

Do you have experience in chemical instrumentation and analytical procedures along with the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment comparable to: pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, ammonia meter, chemical oxygen demand analyzer, spectrophotometer (ultra-violet visible), analytical balance, and total organic carbon analyzer?

Yes

No

09

Do you have experience in the use of ion chromatography analysis, flow injection analysis, flash point analyzer, inductively coupled plasma spectrophotometer, gas chromatography spectrophotometer, and experience with a microscope?

Yes

No

10

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

Yes

No

11

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

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