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Wastewater Laboratory Technician

Post Date

Dec 11, 2025

Location

Detroit,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48226
US
Feb 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Laboratory Technician

Req #

MIC-a2ec4746-ffbf-4b29-b17a-a0fb3a25fb09

Pay Rate

$21 - $26 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Wastewater Laboratory Technician for a major water utility company in Detroit. Responsibilities of this role will be to:

-Collect field samples of wastewater, sludge, polymer, etc. from various process areas of the Plant and the outfall, and perform chemical, microbiological, toxicological, and physical analyses that include reagent and media preparation, instrument operation, calibration, maintenance checks, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)

· Become knowledgeable in laboratory analyses and treatment processes.

· Become proficient in training new hires in process analyses and sampling.

· Contribute to the record-keeping and reporting of laboratory data, regulatory reporting, operations reports, plant meetings, etc.

· Validate accurate readings from monitoring equipment, maintain analyzers and perform analyzer reagent change/replenishment.

· Work Night and Day shifts as assigned.

· Work in an industrial setting supporting 24-hour operations.

· Support a large team where needed with a high degree of flexibility.

· Precisely and diligently follow complex procedures and guidelines.

· Work overtime if needed to achieve compliance and support operations.

· Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the organization about the process, equipment, or potential problems.


Compensation:
$18/hr - $26/hr

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, engineering, or related science

-Valid Michigan Driver’s License

-This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, stack, push, pull and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods of time, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

prior lab experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.