Laboratory Analyst

Seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant team. We are looking for a team player with excellent work ethic and adaptability. Ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and the willingness to work with the team to fulfill the goals of the organization. 

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 community neighbors and customers, provide excellent customer service.  

Successful candidates should have: 

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field and two years’ experience in a laboratory setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 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). 

Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include:  

• Salary Range is $55,481 - $83,221 
• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System; 5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution; Retirement Health Savings account  
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability   
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave; 12 Paid Holidays   
• Educational Reimbursement: Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education    
• Cell Phone Stipend  
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency employer  
• Much, much more! 

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, creativity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity. This recruitment will close on December 23, 2024.