Environmental Lab Chemist — Water Quality Testing

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health, Scientific Laboratory, Chemistry Bureau, is seeking a laboratory professional to perform environmental testing of water samples for pollutants. You will follow standard procedures and EPA methods, process data, and report results for supervisor review.

The role requires a chemistry-related bachelor's degree and at least one year in analytical labs, with hands-on use of pipettes, balances, pH indicators, and other standard lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field; four years total education/experience may substitute.
• 1 year of analytical lab experience required or preferred.
• Experience testing environmental pollutants in water is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental testing of water samples for pollutants following SOPs and EPA methods.
• Process, evaluate, and submit lab results for supervisor review and acceptance.
• Operate GC, MS, and LC instrumentation for analyses.
• Manage inventory and order laboratory supplies; prepare client sample kits.

Skills

Analytical lab experience

Lab equipment use

Environmental water testing

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Liquid chromatography

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health, Scientific Laboratory, Chemistry Bureau, is seeking a laboratory professional to perform environmental testing of water samples for pollutants. You will follow standard procedures and EPA methods, process data, and report results for supervisor review.

The role requires a chemistry-related bachelor's degree and at least one year in analytical labs, with hands-on use of pipettes, balances, pH indicators, and other standard lab equipment.