Environmental Lab Auditor: Organic LC Expert (Hybrid)

Washington State Department of Ecology; Manchester (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Chemist 4 to protect public health by accrediting environmental laboratories across the state. You will review organic chemistry procedures, conduct on-site and remote audits, and serve as the liquid chromatography subject matter expert to ensure defensible analytical data.

The role requires extensive bench testing experience, advanced knowledge of LC techniques, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to laboratories and

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, including five years bench-scale laboratory testing.
• Ability to evaluate Organic Chemistry procedures, QA/QC, SOPs, detection limit studies, and data to determine validity of results.
• Clear written and verbal communication of technical and regulatory information to ensure accuracy and defensibility.
• Expertise in Liquid Chromatography to review documentation and LC/MS/MS data.
• Attention to detail in reviewing complex documents, data, and records to support accreditation decisions.
• Sound professional judgment to interpret information, apply policy, and support program goals.
• Ability to work with colleagues and external partners to maintain consistent accreditation practices.
• Ability to assess procedures, instrument data, performance results, and demonstrate capability to validate results.

Responsibilities

• Process initial and renewal applications for laboratory accreditation.
• Review QA manuals, SOPs, data, and performance testing for accreditation.
• Make recommendations on laboratory capability to produce valid results.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records in the accreditation database.
• Serve as the LC specialist, reviewing documentation and LC/MS/MS data.
• Conduct on-site and virtual audits as the organic chemistry specialist on the team.
• Prepare audit reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Track and verify laboratory compliance with audit findings.

Skills

Bench testing

Organic chemistry

Communication

Liquid chromatography

Attention to detail

Professional judgment

Collaboration

Data evaluation

Education

Chemistry major with 30 semester hours

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Chemist 4 to protect public health by accrediting environmental laboratories across the state. You will review organic chemistry procedures, conduct on-site and remote audits, and serve as the liquid chromatography subject matter expert to ensure defensible analytical data.

The role requires extensive bench testing experience, advanced knowledge of LC techniques, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to laboratories and