Water Quality Scientist — Hybrid Role with Impact

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Environmental Scientist specializing in water quality to join our client in Welkom. You will monitor and improve water resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable management.

This role includes field sampling, lab analysis, data interpretation, and reporting. You will collaborate with agencies and community partners, develop mitigation strategies, and help protect public health through rigorous assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in environmental monitoring and water quality assessment.
• Proven experience with water sampling techniques, field instrumentation, and laboratory analysis protocols.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry, aquatic ecosystems, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using relevant software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field sampling and monitoring of various water bodies.
• Perform chemical, physical, and biological analyses of water samples to assess quality.
• Interpret monitoring data, prepare technical reports, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards related to water management.
• Investigate sources of water pollution and develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and community groups on water resource initiatives.

Skills

Water quality monitoring

Field sampling

Data analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Field instrumentation

Laboratory analysis protocols

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Environmental Scientist specializing in water quality to join our client in Welkom. You will monitor and improve water resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable management.

This role includes field sampling, lab analysis, data interpretation, and reporting. You will collaborate with agencies and community partners, develop mitigation strategies, and help protect public health through rigorous assessment.