Environmental Analyst; Water Lab

Company Overview

Our client is a leading provider of environmental solutions dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of water resources in Orange County.

This position performs complex physical, chemical, or microbiological tests and analyses within the Orange County Utilities Central Laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and quality control standards.

• Perform chemical and microbiological sample analysis, and document findings in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for accurate data management.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of water, wastewater, soil, sludge or other matrices for detection of total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and
  
  E. coli.
• Communicate with managers, project coordinators, and clients daily.
• Conduct gravimetric analysis for Total Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, and Total Suspended Solids following established methods and department SOPs.
• Perform wet chemistry analysis using instruments to test pH, turbidity, alkalinity, CBOD/BOD, and nutrients (orthophosphate, nitrate, nitrite, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, total phosphorus, ammonia) according to SOPs.
• Ensure all quality assurance and quality control standards are met for the assigned analysis.
• Operate and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment such as Auto Analyzer, BOD analyzers, atomic absorption, spectrophotometer, carbon analyzer, GC, HPL, or other specialized instruments as assigned.
• Ensure analytical results meet regulatory and certification requirements for water, wastewater, and environmental testing.
• Participate in internal audits with the QA/QC department to ensure compliance with SOPs and quality control standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• One year of environmental lab experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for recording and managing data.
• Great communication skills for both phone and email.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset.
• Commitment to maintaining quality assurance and control standards.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment effectively.
• Effective problem‑solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team.

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.