Laboratory Analyst II - General Chemistry

Date Opened:
Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 AMClose Date:
Sunday, February 15, 2026 12:00 AM Department:
Charlotte Water Department Salary: $0.00 - $0.00 Commensurate with Experience
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** SUMMARY
* * This position, within the General Chemistry Section, analyzes drinking water, wastewater, industrial discharges, surface water, and storm water samples in accordance with state and federal safe drinking water laws, the clean water act, NPDES and laboratory protocols, regulations and standards for a large municipal utility. These efforts are to support the public health, environmental protection, and economic vitality of the region.

Work involves receiving samples, sample preparation, data analysis and verification, utilizing instrumentation necessary to conduct these analyses, data entry, and maintaining defensible documentation. This position ensures that sample analysis follows adherence to quality assurance procedures, maintains documentation, and corrective action records. Other duties include assisting in training of new personnel, safe handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological solutions, and conducting safety verification checks.
** The salary for this position is $66,525.30/yr.

- $73,916.99/yr.. Commensurate with experience.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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* * Performs sample preparation and analysis, which may include, but is not limited to, TS/TVS, TSS/TVSS, BOD/CBOD, COD, TOC, NO2/NO3, ammonia, TKN, and TP according to approved methods, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures; maintains sample integrity and chain of custody.
* Schedules analyses to adhere to policies of the lab regarding method hold times and turnaround times.
* Prepares standards and reagents, calibrates, operates, maintains preventative and corrective maintenance for a variety of analytical instruments.  Instrumentation may include, but is not limited to, automated titrators, ion chromatograph, and flow analyzers.
* Evaluates data for compliance with permit requirements, water quality standards; interprets and reviews laboratory data and reports for clarity and accuracy; identifies anomalies and unusual trends; and notifies supervisors of corrective actions or deficiencies in frequency of monitoring, QA requirements, etc.
* Maintains documentation, including case narratives and supporting data.
* Reviews data and procedures to verify that requirements in the methods, SOPs, QA procedures, and Chemical Hygiene Plan are met.
* Record observations, calculations and results, accurately and neatly.
* Assists in implementation of new methods and new equipment; assures that the requirements of the methods, SOPs, required quality control, and safety considerations are met.
* Assists in providing training of co-workers in analytical procedures and associated duties.
* Participates in audits and inspections; assures corrective actions are taken.
* Safely handles potentially hazardous chemical and biological solutions/samples.
* Complies with centralized ordering and inventory procedures.
* Follows safety protocol and conducts safety checks per schedule.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
*** Bachelor’s degree required in chemistry or a scientific field from an accredited school.
* Two (2) years of related work experience, preferably in a certified…