Laboratory Technician in Villa Hills, Kentucky at Sanitation District 1 Of Northern Kentucky

• Laboratory Technician

  Department: Operations/Dept 1

  Reports To: Laboratory/Pretreatment Manager

  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

  Pay Grade: 16

  Prepared Date: 06/04/2026

  Summary:

  SD1, a public utility that is responsible for the collection and treatment of Northern Kentucky’s wastewater, as well as regional storm water management, will be looking to fill an opening in the Operations Division for a Laboratory Technician co-op.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

  Transport samples from regional facilities to the laboratory.
  Receive and document incoming samples in accordance with the laboratory’s sample
  acceptance policy.
  Check sample integrity and physical parameters, including temperature and pH.
  Confirm samples against chains of custody and complete required paperwork.
  Assist with end-of-day clean-up, sample disposal, and supply stocking.
  Support lab preparation work, including reagent preparation, inventory management, and
  glassware cleaning.
  Perform other general laboratory support tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, chemical technology, or a
related field preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

• Items Used	% of time used
  Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledge hammer, etc.)	0
  Equipment (quickie saw, drills, jackhammer, etc.)	0
  Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.)	0
  Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.)	0
  Computer or Laptop	100

  Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time:

  Positions	% of time in position	Up to how much weight
  Standing	10
  Walking	10
  Lifting or moving	5	45 lbs.
  Climbing or balancing	0
  Pulling	0	n/a
  Pushing	5	15 lbs.
  Cramped or confined spaces	0
  Sitting	75
  Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl	0

  Other positions and the associated % of time:

  Work Environment and Conditions:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Exposure to conditions	% of time exposed
  Dirt/Mud	0
  Significant heat	0
  Significant cold	0
  Smoke or fumes	0
  Harmful chemicals	0
  Water or wastewater	5
  Moderate or louder noise	<5
  Vibration	0
  Grease or oil	0
  Electric shock risk	<5
  Dust/Shavings	<5
  Office Environment	100