Senior Water Quality Tech

CHANCORP INC; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

CHANCORP INC. seeks a Senior Water Quality Lab Technician to perform and oversee chemical, biological, and physical analyses on water samples. This role supports daily lab operations, mentors junior staff, and ensures accreditation readiness in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong lab science background and hands‑on experience with accreditation processes and regulatory requirements governing water testing.

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience in environmental testing and water analysis.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations for water testing.
• Experience with laboratory accreditation procedures (e.g., TNI/NELAP, ISO/IEC 17025).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee analysis of water samples using standard procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and state drinking‑water regulations.
• Mentor junior staff and support lab audits and accreditation.
• Maintain records and support quality control programs.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (90 credits in Chemistry)

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

LIMS

ICP-MS instrumentation

Thermo Fisher software

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Water Quality Lab Technician to perform and oversee a variety of chemical, biological, and physical analyses on water samples. Beyond bench work, this role helps keep the lab running — supporting daily operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the lab stays compliant and accreditation-ready. The ideal candidate has a strong background in laboratory science, a working knowledge of the state and federal regulations that govern water testing, hands‑on experience with laboratory accreditation, and a commitment to maintaining high‑quality standards in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and oversee the analysis of water samples using standardized laboratory procedures
• Perform tests using ICP-MS and Thermo Fisher Gallery
• Maintain accurate records of test results and review the work of other technicians
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, and manage instrument‑maintenance schedules
• Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local regulatory requirements, and stay current on federal and state drinking‑water and environmental regulations as they change
• Support the pursuit, maintenance, and renewal of laboratory accreditations — including preparation for accreditation assessments, serving as a point of contact for auditors, and following through on corrective actions
• Lead and participate in quality control and quality assurance programs, and help own the quality management system
• Assist with and help coordinate lab audits, inspections, and reporting
• Train, guide, and help supervise junior lab staff, and support day‑to‑day lab workflow, throughput, and inventory

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience required, including analytical water or environmental testing
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal regulations and compliance requirements for water and environmental testing
• Familiarity with laboratory accreditation procedures and the maintenance of accreditations (e.g., TNI/NELAP, ISO/IEC 17025, or state certification programs)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory software
• Ability to work independently and to lead within a team
• Associates degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPA and Standard Methods for water and wastewater analysis
• Personnel management experience — training, scheduling, and supervising lab staff and enforcing standard operating procedures
• Operational experience — managing lab workflow, throughput, inventory, and instrument‑maintenance programs to keep the lab running efficiently
• Familiarity with LIMS or other lab data management systems
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field (90 credits in Chemistry)
• Master's degree or PhD

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• A collaborative work environment committed to safety and excellence
• Meaningful work that contributes to public health and environmental protection