Senior Laboratory Analyst

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to obtain a Wastewater Laboratory Analyst II license within 24 months of hire.

• 2–4 years additional NELAP experience; experience training junior staff; audit preparation background; GC/IC analytical skills.

• 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).