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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Water Quality Lab Technician to perform and oversee a variety of chemical, biological, and physical analyses on water samples. Beyond bench work, this role helps keep the lab running — supporting daily operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the lab stays compliant and accreditation-ready. The ideal candidate has a strong background in laboratory science, a working knowledge of the state and federal regulations that govern water testing, hands-on experience with laboratory accreditation, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze, and oversee the analysis of water samples using standardized laboratory procedures
- Perform tests using ICP-MS and Thermo Fisher Gallery
- Maintain accurate records of test results and review the work of other technicians
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, and manage instrument-maintenance schedules
- Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local regulatory requirements, and stay current on federal and state drinking-water and environmental regulations as they change
- Support the pursuit, maintenance, and renewal of laboratory accreditations — including preparation for accreditation assessments, serving as a point of contact for auditors, and following through on corrective actions
- Lead and participate in quality control and quality assurance programs, and help own the quality management system
- Assist with and help coordinate lab audits, inspections, and reporting
- Train, guide, and help supervise junior lab staff, and support day-to-day lab workflow, throughput, and inventory
Qualifications
- Prior laboratory experience required, including analytical water or environmental testing
- Familiarity with applicable state and federal regulations and compliance requirements for water and environmental testing
- Familiarity with laboratory accreditation procedures and the maintenance of accreditations (e.g., TNI/NELAP, ISO/IEC 17025, or state certification programs)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory software
- Ability to work independently and to lead within a team
- Associates degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EPA and Standard Methods for water and wastewater analysis
- Personnel management experience — training, scheduling, and supervising lab staff and enforcing standard operating procedures
- Operational experience — managing lab workflow, throughput, inventory, and instrument-maintenance programs to keep the lab running efficiently
- Familiarity with LIMS or other lab data management systems
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field (90 credits in Chemistry)
- Master's degree or PhD
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development
- A collaborative work environment committed to safety and excellence
- Meaningful work that contributes to public health and environmental protection
Ready to Apply?
If you're a driven lab professional who takes pride in accurate results and wants a role where your expertise shapes how the lab runs, we'd like to hear from you. Help us protect public health, one sample at a time — and grow with a lab that's investing in its future.
Send your resume and a brief note about why this role fits by applying now. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applicants get first consideration.
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