Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, microbiology, or a related field; two years of experience evaluating and maintaining quality assurance/control of water quality laboratory analyses; two years of laboratory experience performing basic wet chemistry, bacteriology, and complex chemical instrumentation analyses (such as Ion Chromatography, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Total Organic Carbon analyses) in a certified drinking water laboratory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Duties

Management of quality control data for laboratory analyses as required for a certified drinking water laboratory (in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency and Virginia Department of Health regulations including familiarity with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC)). Maintenance of control charts and quality assurance plans for all analyses. Responsibility for a Laboratory Information Management System ensuring proper data entry and accessibility. Maintain and update Quality Assurance manual/program/documentation including new Standard Operating Procedures documentation creation such as: analyst training and data comparison, proper sample handling & tracking, cleaning of glassware, sample preservation checks, Standards Reference Materials (age, storage, etc.), data validation/reporting/verification, corrective action contingencies, preventative maintenance programs, sample matrix recoveries, and internal & external quality/data audit programs, etc. In addition, this position will have customer inquiry response duties. Perform other duties as required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Work Location

Utilities

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion