Rocky Mountain Water Quality Analysts Association
Water Quality Scientist I - Wastewater (Temp)
Rocky Mountain Water Quality Analysts Association, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Water Quality Scientist I - Wastewater (Temp)
The Water Quality Scientist I is a skilled position responsible for performing basic and advanced chemical, physical and bacteriological analyses on wastewater, source water, and treatment process sludge. Work involves collecting regulatory samples and performing laboratory and field analyses at various locations in the wastewater treatment facility. This is a temporary position for up to 10 months. The salary range for this position is $31.84 - $44.58 per hour with a hiring range of $31.84 - $38.21, depending on qualifications and experience. Essential Functions:
Ensures safety of public health and environment by demonstrating compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. Conducts microbiological and chemical analyses on water, wastewater, source water and sludge samples by strictly following prescribed analytical methods and established protocols. Performs standard NPDES permit analyses including but not limited to total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total nitrogen, phosphorous and coli. Performs analysis using advanced analytical equipment including but not limited to: GCMS, ICPMS, IC etc. Manages, oversees, and participates in special projects and studies. Leads and participates in field surveys, in stream measurements, reservoir and watershed analytical monitoring programs. Assesses algal populations using microscopes, Flowcam and general aquatic health indicators. Acts as subject matter expert for assigned specific analytical procedures. Maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs both laboratory and field instrumentation and provides additional QA/QC support as needed. Assists QA/QC staff with implementing any necessary corrective actions and provides additional QA/QC support as needed. Provides technical training to and oversight of entry-level laboratory staff. Writes standard operating procedures and performs annual procedure reviews. Compiles, enters, and reviews technical data using laboratory database software. Generates internal and external laboratory reports and prepares weekly data summaries for management review. Performs laboratory maintenance and prepares solutions, standards, media, and quality control material for general use. Complies and interprets data to produce advanced analytical reports and provides regulatory/process improvement recommendations. Statistically evaluates and approves analytical data for regulatory and non-regulatory reports and presentations utilizing programs such as R, MatLab, Python, etc. Presents data study findings and provides recommendations for process improvements. Researches and evaluates new laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and software applications. Notifies appropriate personnel of all “out of range” results. Purchases laboratory supplies or services, as required. Updates and maintains chemical and SDS inventory. Maintains safe working environment and adheres to all established safety protocols. Communicates with customers to relay analytical results and address customer inquiries as needed. Other Job Functions:
Responds to plant operations staff questions. May provide functional leadership in the absence of supervisor including but not limited to programmatic back-up and regulatory reporting. Participates on departmental committees and workgroups, as assigned. Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions to keep current with changes in regulatory and industry protocols as assigned. Participates in personal growth opportunities, and attends trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization. Works to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Education: 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related field Experience: 3 Years experience in a water, wastewater, or commercial laboratory. Preferred: Some experience in a water or wastewater municipal laboratory. Preferred: Experience in conducting aquatic field and laboratory studies and surveys. Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license
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The Water Quality Scientist I is a skilled position responsible for performing basic and advanced chemical, physical and bacteriological analyses on wastewater, source water, and treatment process sludge. Work involves collecting regulatory samples and performing laboratory and field analyses at various locations in the wastewater treatment facility. This is a temporary position for up to 10 months. The salary range for this position is $31.84 - $44.58 per hour with a hiring range of $31.84 - $38.21, depending on qualifications and experience. Essential Functions:
Ensures safety of public health and environment by demonstrating compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. Conducts microbiological and chemical analyses on water, wastewater, source water and sludge samples by strictly following prescribed analytical methods and established protocols. Performs standard NPDES permit analyses including but not limited to total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total nitrogen, phosphorous and coli. Performs analysis using advanced analytical equipment including but not limited to: GCMS, ICPMS, IC etc. Manages, oversees, and participates in special projects and studies. Leads and participates in field surveys, in stream measurements, reservoir and watershed analytical monitoring programs. Assesses algal populations using microscopes, Flowcam and general aquatic health indicators. Acts as subject matter expert for assigned specific analytical procedures. Maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs both laboratory and field instrumentation and provides additional QA/QC support as needed. Assists QA/QC staff with implementing any necessary corrective actions and provides additional QA/QC support as needed. Provides technical training to and oversight of entry-level laboratory staff. Writes standard operating procedures and performs annual procedure reviews. Compiles, enters, and reviews technical data using laboratory database software. Generates internal and external laboratory reports and prepares weekly data summaries for management review. Performs laboratory maintenance and prepares solutions, standards, media, and quality control material for general use. Complies and interprets data to produce advanced analytical reports and provides regulatory/process improvement recommendations. Statistically evaluates and approves analytical data for regulatory and non-regulatory reports and presentations utilizing programs such as R, MatLab, Python, etc. Presents data study findings and provides recommendations for process improvements. Researches and evaluates new laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and software applications. Notifies appropriate personnel of all “out of range” results. Purchases laboratory supplies or services, as required. Updates and maintains chemical and SDS inventory. Maintains safe working environment and adheres to all established safety protocols. Communicates with customers to relay analytical results and address customer inquiries as needed. Other Job Functions:
Responds to plant operations staff questions. May provide functional leadership in the absence of supervisor including but not limited to programmatic back-up and regulatory reporting. Participates on departmental committees and workgroups, as assigned. Attends meetings, conferences, and training sessions to keep current with changes in regulatory and industry protocols as assigned. Participates in personal growth opportunities, and attends trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization. Works to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Education: 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related field Experience: 3 Years experience in a water, wastewater, or commercial laboratory. Preferred: Some experience in a water or wastewater municipal laboratory. Preferred: Experience in conducting aquatic field and laboratory studies and surveys. Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license
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