Our Laboratory Services Department is seeking an Environmental Scientist to perform analyses on source, drinking, power plant cooling, ground, and wastewater samples.You will have the opportunity to analyze water and wastewater for a variety of organic and inorganic analytes and interpret data for our water and wastewater treatment plants, all while working in one of our progressive laboratories. You will also work alongside a dynamic and highly skilled group of scientists whose priorities include evaluating, testing, and producing the cleanest drinking water in the region while keeping environmental protection at the forefront of our efforts. If you have progressively responsible environmental laboratory testing and analysis experience and are excited to leverage your testing and analytical skills, we would love to hear from you!
A day in the life of an Environmental Scientist may include:
Preparing, testing, and analyzing drinking, source, and wastewater samples in compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ASTM, EPA, SM) in support of the SDWA and CWA
Conducting advanced analytical testing including general chemistry, organic and inorganic analysis, disinfection-by-products analysis, and other testing using advanced and highly specialized instrumentation
Operating sophisticated analytical instrumentation, including GC-MS, IC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS– and troubleshooting, configuring, maintaining, and repairing instruments
Performing complex qualitative and quantitative analyses, reviewing and validating data, and preparing quality control reports
Conducting quality control monitoring for CWA, SDWA, and 503 Regulations for Inorganics to comply with EPA requirements
Please note that working occasional holidays and weekends is required for this position.
Who You Are
Relevant and progressively responsible environmental laboratory testing and analysis experience
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field
Knowledge of and skill with advanced instrumentation
Knowledge of and skill with GC-MS and LC-MS/MS are beneficial
Previous experience with method development and validation is preferred
Knowledge of standard methods and procedures for chemical testing, and analyses of water and wastewater samples, including quality control measures
Experience with SDWA and CWA plant processes is beneficial
Knowledge of water and wastewater collection, distribution, and treatment principles
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and EPA regulations
