Environmental Lab QA & Certification Specialist

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 plan

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water and Waste Management, SRF, Quality Assurance Program, seeks an Environmental Resources Specialist 1. The role evaluates documentation for lab certification, reviews QA/QC data, and conducts on-site audits across the state with extensive travel.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and strong verbal and written communication, plus proficiency with computer and statistical analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Experience or familiarity with QA/QC data and laboratory data review is desirable.
• Understanding of chemistry and public health sanitation program concepts at the local level.

Responsibilities

• Review Quality Assurance Manuals (QAM) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform on-site laboratory assessments and extensive travel with multi-day trips.
• Review proficiency test results, equipment suitability, personnel qualifications and QA/QC data.
• Enter laboratory information into program databases and tracking spreadsheets; prepare deposit memoranda for accounts receivable.
• Maintain correspondence with laboratories, draft guidance for compliant operations, and keep both hard copy and electronic files updated.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel readiness

Computer skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water and Waste Management, SRF, Quality Assurance Program, seeks an Environmental Resources Specialist 1. The role evaluates documentation for lab certification, reviews QA/QC data, and conducts on-site audits across the state with extensive travel.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and strong verbal and written communication, plus proficiency with computer and statistical analysis.