Water Chemistry Analyst

Exact Scientific Services, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Medical/Dental

PTO

Job summary

Exact Scientific Services, Inc. seeks a Water Chemistry Analyst to perform testing, analyze data, and support the Water Chemistry Division within the General Chemistry Department.

You will maintain instrumentation, follow EPA methods and SOPs, and assist with non-water tests as needed, coordinating with lab leadership to ensure timely client deliverables.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Science or equivalent; 2 years lab experience required.
• Ability to perform testing and data analysis in a water chemistry setting.
• Experience with LIMS data entry and QA/QC procedures are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and data analysis for waters analysis (IC, O&G, TOC/DOC, Chlorophyll).
• Back up other chemistry tests and manage sample handling per SOPs.
• Maintain equipment, perform QC, and enter results in LIMS.
• Communicate sample status and issues with Waters Director and General Chemistry Director.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

LIMS data entry

PPE compliance

Education

BA/BS in Science

High School Diploma with 2 years lab exp

Tools

Ion Chromatography

ICP-MS

pH/Conductivity/Turbidity

LIMS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Water Chemistry Analyst is responsible for chemistry analysis in the water chemistry division of the General Chemistry Department, which includes conducting testing, performing maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and method issues, ensuring procedures are followed in compliance with EPA methods, Standard Methods, and established SOPs, demonstrating ability to perform tests through proper training, maintaining appropriate turnaround times and workflow, responding to client inquiries via lab directors and administration, and providing backup support to other chemistry analysts including non-water tests within the department as needed.

Primary Duties

1. 1. Conduct testing and data analysis specific to waters analysis including but not limited to:a. Ion Chromatography (300.0 and food/solids), Oil & Grease, TOC/DOC, Chlorophyll in Water.
2. 2. Conduct testing and data analysis as a primary analyst or as back up throughout the remaining Water Chemistry department, including non-water tests.
3. 3. Organize sample retains, including initial sample pour-offs and preservation, sample disposal and backup to ICP-MS turbidity and pH checks
4. 4. Prepare and maintain inventory of water collection bottles, vials, and containers for water analysis alongside the waters manager
5. 5. Maintain and troubleshoot analytical equipment
6. 6. Follow established quality control measures and safety measures including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
7. 7. Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures, working instructions, and safety data sheets
8. 8. Perform proficiency testing and enter data in LIMS
9. 9. Communicate with the Waters Director and General Chemistry Director with regards to sample tracking, department delays or issues that affect clients.

Secondary Duties

1. 1. Provide back up and support to the Water Chemistry Director and other members of the General Chemistry and Water Department as neededa. Backup for pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, Residual Chlorine (free and total), Color, Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Solids, Total Volatile Solids, Settleable Solids, Hardness, Alkalinity, and BOD/CBODb. Train to backup SRP/Orthophosphate by discrete
2. 2. Monitor and prepare all water send-outs, including pour off and preservation.

Lab-wide Shared Duties

1. 1. Dispose of garbage to the dumpster as needed
2. 2. Morning and End of day checklists
3. 3. Temperature checklists at the beginning and end of the workday
4. 4. Dishes
5. 5. Cleaning and laboratory maintenance
6. 6. Re-stocking supplies
7. 7. Lab Organization
8. 8. Sample preparation
9. 9. Sample storage

Benefits

• ESOP
• 401K
• Medical/Dental
• PTO

Requirements

• BA-Science/BS or High School Diploma and 2 years Laboratory TechnicianFull time positionLaboratory Experience (2 years)