Water Laboratory and Field Sampling Technician-Flagstaff

Company Overview:

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

This Opportunity:

Nortest Analytical has excellent Water Laboratory and Field Sampling Technician opportunities in our Flagstaff Office.

About this office:

For over 39 years, Nortest Analytical has served the Northern Arizona community with quality laboratory analysis and water/wastewater operator services. We offer excellent career opportunities that begin with a stable, challenging workplace within a culture of safety and quality. We pride ourselves on our ethics, the excellence of our employees, responsiveness, and quality of our work. 

Job Duties:

General responsibilities include but not limited to:
 • Rural water system inspection and sampling 

• Regular field work for sampling of water systems and line disinfections

• Preparing and submitting compliance reports to federal and state agencies

• Running laboratory tests
 • Quality controls
 • Sample receiving
 • Cleaning
 • Answering the telephone
 • Handling client requests 

Required Job Qualifications:
 • A chemistry or biology background a plus
 • A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
 • Pass a pre-employment drug screen

• Ability to obtain, or currently has, Certified Water Operator certifications for Treatment and Distribution

Physical Demands

Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work

Ability to stoop, kneel and to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds

Ability to travel for field work and some overnight stays

Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles

Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold if need

EOC Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.