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Description

Seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our Water Resources team. We are looking for a team player with an excellent work ethic and adaptability. Ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) experience, and the willingness to work with the team to fulfill the goals of the organization.

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities include:
  • Ensure water produced at the treatment facility is safe to drink and meets all regulatory requirements.
  • Perform various quality control procedures on all analytical parameters to ensure reliability and accuracy of the results produced.
  • Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment.
  • Collect regulatory samples within the system.
  • Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including preparing and submitting a variety of regulatory reports, remaining abreast of all current and pending laws and regulations.
  • Maintain good relationships with co-workers, community neighbors and customers; provide excellent customer service.

Typical Qualifications

Successful candidates should have:
  • Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field and two years’ experience in a laboratory setting performing water testing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong preference for GC-MS skills and experience working on advanced analytical equipment.
  • Valid North Carolina NC Driver’s License.
  • Ability to maintain requirements of a safety sensitive position and meet the physical requirements that include exerting up to 50 pounds (bi-annual physical).

Supplemental Information

Team members are our most important resource. Benefits include:
  • Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan)
  • 5% Employer 457 plan contribution
  • Retirement health savings account
  • Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and Parental Leave
  • Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
  • Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer
  • Much, much more!
OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.

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