Chemist/Bacteriologist

Salary : $60,806.72 - $64,007.84 Annually
Location : Toledo, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: [click to reveal phone number]2025-00147
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 08/07/2025
Closing Date: 8/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision the Chemist/Bacteriologist will perform work of moderate difficulty in chemical, physical or biological testing of air, water, wastewater, and sludge samples; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs chemical, physical and biological analyses of air, water, wastewater, and sludge samples.
• Samples air, water, wastewater and/or sludge sources utilizing appropriate sampling techniques and apparatus.
• Performs a variety of tests including, but not limited to, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, residual chlorine, carbon dioxide, oxygen, fluoride, conductivity, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, sodium, sulfate, dissolved solids, non-filterable solids, chlorides, chrome, ammonia, nitrate, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand and threshold odor number.
• Performs analyses, identification and comparison of natural and manufactured substances and materials such as grease, oil and other petroleum products, polymers and metals.
• Performs counts for standard plate, total coliform, fecal coliform and fecal streptococcus.
• Performs quality assurance/quality control for all testing conducted.
• Following well-defined and established procedures determines and regulates chemical dosage in water treatment operation and instructs operators as to proper feed rates.
• Calibrates, repairs and modifies equipment and instruments as necessary and operates field and laboratory facilities used to chemically identify various parameters.
• Evaluates new products and equipment and makes recommendations regarding purchase of same.
• Controls and standardizes new sampling and analyzing procedures and modifies existing procedures to meet program and federal and state requirements.
• Maintains manual and computerized records, prepares reports, and evaluates and interprets data relative to laboratory functions.
• Prepares standardized laboratory reagents and media.
• Cleans glassware and related equipment and working area.
• May direct or oversee para-professional staff in conducting routine chemical or bacteriological analyses.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles and practices of the field of chemistry, biology, and/or bacteriology.
• Laboratory procedures.
• Laboratory equipment, instruments, supplies and materials.
• Algebra, calculus and statistics.

Skill in:

• Performing routine chemical, biological, and/or bacteriological analyses quickly and accurately.
• Maintaining detailed records and preparing reports.
• Communications, both verbal and written.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with others.

Ability to:

• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology and one (1) year of experience in chemical or bacteriological analysis.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will frequently stand. This employee will occasionally walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, mists, dust, odors and gases are present.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [click to reveal phone number](419) 245-1500 .

Class Code: Chemist/Bacteriologist (5322)
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee's selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee's bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee's annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link:
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link:

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee's behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
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• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
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If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your Degree.
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How many years experience do you have in chemical or bacteriological analysis?

• Four (4) or more years of experience
• Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience
• Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience
• One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience
• Less than One (1) year experience
• No experience

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What professional or technical license(s) do you currently possess?
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