Job Description
Job Summary
Mb Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Analyst with clear water/wastewater laboratory experience and wastewater laboratory analysis. The Senior Laboratory Analyst will perform advanced chemical, biological, and microbiological testing in a NELAP-accredited wastewater laboratory. This role supports regulatory compliance, quality assurance, field sampling, and high-level laboratory operations.
Duties
- Perform advanced analytical testing on wastewater, industrial waste, and biosolids (chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses).
- Lead sampling programs, special projects, and non-routine sampling events.
- Validate, interpret, and review analytical data following strict QA/QC standards.
- Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and field instrumentation.
- Prepare reagents, solutions, media, and maintain laboratory inventory.
- Support method development, audits, and laboratory certification requirements (NELAP).
- Provide technical guidance and assist in training Laboratory Analysts.
- Enter validated results into LIMS for regulatory reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline from an accredited college.
- Bachelor's degree - One (1) year conducting analytical chemical, physical and biological wastewater testing.
- Associate's degree - Three (3) years experience in analytical testing in a wastewater laboratory.
- Strong expertise in QA/QC, wet chemistry, microbiology, and EPA-approved methods (BOD, COD, TSS, nutrients, pH, etc.).
- Ability to operate and maintain lab instruments and configure automatic samplers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Licensing
- Ability to obtain a Wastewater Laboratory Analyst II license within 24 months of hire.
Preferred
- 2–4 years additional NELAP experience; experience training junior staff; audit preparation background; GC/IC analytical skills.
Work Conditions
- Onsite role with possible on-call, weekend, or holiday shifts.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs., climb stairs/ladders, and work in indoor/outdoor environments.
- Exposure to chemicals, wastewater, fumes, and other laboratory conditions (PPE provided).
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance