Specialist, Laboratory QA

Specialist, Laboratory QA at American Water

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Start Date:

12/1/25

The Specialist, Laboratory QA is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance function at the Central Laboratory, including the review of analytical data packages, method audit and certification activity.

• Oversee and enforce quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Ensure data accuracy, reliability and adherence to drinking water methods through the validation process.
• Perform internal audits, develop and implement corrective actions and investigate nonconforming events.
• Lead training sessions to promote compliance and quality excellence.
• Review and approve laboratory certifications, quality control records and laboratory documents.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting).
• Strong project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting on project activities, managing concurrent projects).
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Knowledge of laboratory regulations and requirements, preferably in drinking water.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field. Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• 3+ years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree or 9+ years’ experience without a bachelor’s degree in quality assurance or relevant experience in the water industry or environmental laboratory.

Up to 5%, as required

Standard indoor laboratory environment.

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives Results
• Collaborates

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance
• Industries:
  Utilities

St Louis, MO | $85,000.00 - $