Senior Water Quality Scientist & Lab Leader

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Water seeks a Senior Water Quality Scientist to perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses of water, wastewater, and environmental samples, using EPA-approved methods. Travel to city sites for training and sample collection is involved.

This role requires a strong background in analytical chemistry, data interpretation, and leadership to guide laboratory staff, develop SOPs, and ensure regulatory compliance; a related degree and several years of experience are essential,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences with four years of related water quality testing experience.
• Master's or Doctoral degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• For Organics/Metals: 24 semester hours of Chemistry; For Microbiology: 16 hours Biology + Microbiology and 16 Chemistry.
• For Wet Chemistry: coursework meeting the above specialties.

Responsibilities

• Train staff in sample collection protocols at multiple sites.
• Review and approve work of analysts and maintain QA/QC.
• Develop and maintain QA/QC procedures and SOPs.
• Prepare, analyze, and report on water, wastewater, or environmental samples.
• Coordinate proficiency testing and participate in engineering studies.
• May testify regarding analyses performed.

Skills

Lead and train others

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences

Master's or Doctoral degree substitution for experience

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Ultraviolet analysis

LIMS / Horizon

Job description

Austin Water seeks a Senior Water Quality Scientist to perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses of water, wastewater, and environmental samples, using EPA-approved methods. Travel to city sites for training and sample collection is involved.

This role requires a strong background in analytical chemistry, data interpretation, and leadership to guide laboratory staff, develop SOPs, and ensure regulatory compliance; a related degree and several years of experience are essential,