Water Quality Chemist & Lab Safety Lead

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to perform microbiological and chemical analyses of environmental water, ensuring quality and compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The role involves preparing media and reagents, logging samples, maintaining chain of custody, operating analytical equipment, and reporting results to regulators and plant personnel.

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and one year of related experience are required; fingerprinting may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field required.
• One year of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological and chemical analysis of environmental water.
• Maintain chain of custody of samples and logs.
• Prepare media, reagents, and control samples; maintain QC.
• Operate laboratory equipment and autoanalyzer systems.
• Record results and report to regulators and plant personnel.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Data interpretation

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Job description

Collier County is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to perform microbiological and chemical analyses of environmental water, ensuring quality and compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The role involves preparing media and reagents, logging samples, maintaining chain of custody, operating analytical equipment, and reporting results to regulators and plant personnel.

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and one year of related experience are required; fingerprinting may be required.