Environmental Specialist

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”