Laboratory Technician I

Laboratory Technician I

Salary

$23.49 Hourly

Location

Dillman Wastewater Plant Bloomington, IN

Job Type

Regular Part-Time (30-39 hrs/week; with benefits)

Department

Utilities/Environmental Services

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Typical Work Schedule:

Saturday - Wednesday 8 AM to 2 PM

Position Reports to:

Chemist

Supervises Staff:

No

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Description

Collects and analyzes water and wastewater samples in a chemical laboratory and outdoors to ensure water quality and environmental compliance.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Primary

Performs tests which may include, but are not limited to, Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD), Ammonia, Total Phosphorus, Total Suspended Solids, Alkalinity, Hardness, pH, Chlorine Residual, Metals, and Bacteriological tests.

Drives a City vehicle to various locations around Bloomington to collect and test water samples on a regular, rotating-schedule basis.

Occasionally receives and responds to public inquiries regarding water quality.

Maintains cleanliness of lab equipment and work areas within the lab.

Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Associates degree or greater in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field is preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of analytic chemistry techniques and processes, and ability to operate a computer driven analysis and related laboratory equipment.

Ability to conduct chemical tests and record results with accuracy.

Ability to accurately follow written/verbal instructions and lab procedures in a safe manner.

Ability to follow regimented routines and adhere to regulations in a safe manner.

Experience working with Google Workspace or similar productivity software is preferred.

Previous laboratory experience is preferred.

Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work

Incumbent performs the majority of duties indoors in varying weather conditions and is exposed to wastewater, dirt, and vehicle fumes. Safety precautions must be used at all times to avoid injury to self and others.

Occasional weekend, holiday, or after-hours call-outs may be required.

Work may involve long periods of standing and occasional heavy lifting (approximately 40 pounds).

Field sampling/testing may require working and driving in adverse weather conditions.

Personal Work Relationships

Incumbent maintains contact with laboratory superiors and associates, representatives of local industries, and members of the general public for the purpose of receiving daily assignments, sharing factual work-related information, and assisting with the collection and compilation of laboratory data and reports, and obtaining water samples for laboratory testing.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employees salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employees 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the Citys health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Employee Tuition reimbursment plan.*
• Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
• Conditions and restrictions apply.

All new hires to the City for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) positions will initially start out at Step 1 of the assigned pay grade for the assigned position. Then after a 120 day probation, pay will increase to a minimum of a Step 2 for that position, however based on the new hires skills, knowledge, abiliites, and experience the pay could be moved to a higher step.

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Tell us how you meet the minimum requirements of an associates degree or greater in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field is preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

02

Describe any prior experience or knowledge of analytic chemistry techniques and processes, and ability to operate a computer driven analysis and related laboratory equipment. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.

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Describe your previous laboratory experience. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.

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Employer City of Bloomington, Indiana

Address 401 North Morton Street

Bloomington, Indiana, 47404

Phone 812-349-3404

Website https://bloomington.in.gov/