What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Analyst position at SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC?
Environmental Analyst
Company Overview: Our client is a leading provider of environmental solutions dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of water resources in Orange County.
Position Summary: This position performs complex physical and chemical or microbiological tests and analyses within the Orange County Utilities Central Laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and quality control standards.
Responsibilities:
- Perform chemical and microbiological sample analysis, and document findings in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for accurate data management.
- Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of water, wastewater, soil, sludge or other matrices for detection of total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and E. coli.
- Communicates with managers, project coordinators and clients daily.
- Conduct gravimetric analysis for Total Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, and Total Suspended Solids following established methods and department SOPs.
- Perform Wet Chemistry analysis using instruments to test pH, Turbidity, Alkalinity, CBOD/BOD, Nutrients (Orthophosphate, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, Ammonia) according to SOPs.
- Ensure all quality assurance and quality control standards are met for the assigned analysis.
- Operate and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment such as Auto Analyzer, BOD analyzers, Atomic Absorption, Spectrophotometer, Carbon Analyzer, GC, HPL, or other specialized instruments as assigned.
- Ensures analytical results meet regulatory and certification requirements for water, wastewater, and environmental testing.
- Participate in internal audits with the QA/QC department to ensure compliance with SOPs and quality control standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related field.
- 1 year of Environmental lab experience is a plus.
Necessary Attributes:
- Proficiency in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for recording and managing data.
- Great communication skills for both on the phone and on email
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset.
- Commitment to maintaining quality assurance and control standards.
- Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment effectively.
- Effective problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team.
Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”