Laboratory Analyst
 

The Town of Culpeper’s Environmental Services Department is seeking qualified applicants for a Laboratory Analyst.  The successful candidate will coordinate and perform essential laboratory requirements for the water and wastewater treatment plants; ensure proper laboratory methods are followed; perform method proficiency testing and laboratory inspections; oversee quality control assurance procedures for all laboratory analyses that may affect discharge permit parameters; train staff on laboratory procedures; oversee completion of maintenance on all laboratory equipment; prepare report and maintain records; and perform related tasks as required.  Candidate must have thorough knowledge of principles, practices, equipment, materials, procedures of modern water or wastewater laboratories; thorough knowledge of state and federal standards and regulations governing laboratory testing for water or wastewater plants; thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions at work; ability to lean complicated, technical material about the use and maintenance or laboratory instrumentation and equipment; ability to interpret laboratory and statistical data and apply effectively to plant operations; ability to detect and resolve laboratory testing problems; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.