Wastewater Analytics Lead & QA/QC Specialist

Careerwise Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwise Recruitment is seeking a WWTP Analytical and Laboratory Specialist for a 12-month contract in Limerick. You will own the analytical programme and QA/QC for on-site laboratory, supporting wastewater treatment operations and data interpretation to inform plant decisions.

Requirements include a Level 8 degree in a related field and at least five years in wastewater or environmental analysis, with hands-on lab experience and QA/QC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience in wastewater, water or environmental analysis.
• Hands-on wet chemistry and/or instrumental laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and data integrity in a regulated setting.

Responsibilities

• Run and oversee sampling and analysis of influent, process streams, final effluent and sludge, including on-site testing.
• Control sample handling and preservation; coordinate external analyses.
• Own QA/QC programme, SOPs and analytical methods; apply ISO 17025 principles.

Skills

Wastewater analysis

QA/QC

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Education

Level 8 degree in Environmental Science/ Chemistry/ Analytical Science/ Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Careerwise Recruitment is seeking a WWTP Analytical and Laboratory Specialist for a 12-month contract in Limerick. You will own the analytical programme and QA/QC for on-site laboratory, supporting wastewater treatment operations and data interpretation to inform plant decisions.

Requirements include a Level 8 degree in a related field and at least five years in wastewater or environmental analysis, with hands-on lab experience and QA/QC knowledge.