Environmental Laboratory Analyst - Water Quality

Environmental Laboratory Analyst - Water Quality; Sacavém; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Analyst – Water Quality in Sacave9m, Portugal to monitor water quality and support laboratory analysis and reporting. This full-time, on-site role involves sampling in rivers, reservoirs and field locations, conducting analyses with accredited procedures, and producing technical reports.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or related fields, 25 years of lab experience, and strong data interpretation and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Preferably 25 years of experience in environmental or water quality laboratories.
• Solid knowledge of laboratory chemistry techniques and analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform water sampling in rivers, reservoirs and monitoring locations.
• Conduct laboratory analysis of samples using accredited procedures.
• Apply chemical and instrumental techniques for water quality assessment.
• Analyse and interpret results ensuring accuracy and quality standards.
• Prepare technical reports and support monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in lab and field activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Team collaboration

Laboratory work

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Chemistry or related fields

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With 50 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

We are looking for an Environmental Laboratory Analyst – Water Quality to join our team and play a key role in water quality monitoring activities, supporting laboratory analysis, environmental assessment, and technical reporting.

This role is central to ensuring the accurate analysis and interpretation of water quality data, supporting environmental monitoring activities and compliance with quality standards. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory and field activities through analytical expertise, technical rigor, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

What you will do:

• Perform water sampling activities in rivers, reservoirs, and other environmental monitoring locations;
• Conduct laboratory analysis of collected samples according to accredited procedures and defined analytical parameters;
• Apply a range of chemical and instrumental analytical techniques for water quality assessment;
• Analyse and interpret laboratory results, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards;
• Prepare technical reports and support environmental monitoring activities;
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in laboratory and field activities.

Employment type:

Full-Time

Work site:

On-Site

City:

Sacavém

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related fields;
• Preferably 2–5 years of experience in environmental or water quality laboratories;
• Strong motivation for laboratory-based work in the field of water quality monitoring;
• Solid knowledge of laboratory chemistry techniques and analytical methods;
• Experience with instrumental and bench analytical techniques;
• Good data analysis, interpretation, and reporting skills;
• Proficiency with standard computer tools for data processing and reporting;
• Team-oriented mindset and good collaboration skills;
• Availability to occasionally participate in field sampling campaigns at locations distant from the laboratory.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned withour purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility.

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute.
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília.
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle.

Apply until 26/10/2026 if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.