Austin Water - Water Quality Scientist Senior
Core
Lead and train staff in performing chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses of water, wastewater, and environmental samples to ensure regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC water quality scientist (technical lead)
Builds
Accurate, timely water quality data for municipal operations and regulatory reporting
Domain
Municipal water and wastewater treatment / Environmental compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Organic/inorganic/analytical chemistry theory, instrumental analysis (GC, MS, UV), water quality analysis, regulatory mandate knowledge, data interpretation, problem solving, training delivery, QA/QC implementation, instrumentation troubleshooting, report writing
Preferred skills
Laboratory troubleshooting, method development, TNI/NELAP accreditation experience, LIMS database usage, engineering study participation
Technologies
Gas Chromatography, Mass/Emission Spectrometry, Ultraviolet analysis, Horizon, LIMS
Responsibilities
Drive to various sites to train staff in sample collection, develop and conduct technical training, review and approve work of other analysts, research and maintain QA/QC procedures, operate and calibrate analytical instrumentation, evaluate samples and determine analysis methodology, prepare detailed reports and notify staff of non-compliance, perform trend analyses, conduct corrective action investigations, develop new analytical methods, testify regarding analyses
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities