Chemist I - Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Winthrop, MA
About the Job
Chemist I
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
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The MWRA is seeking a Chemist I to perform a variety of moderately complex chemical analyses on water, wastewater and air, using prescribed procedures.
The work includes assisting in research studies and in the investigations of alternative procedures and equipment by performing analyses and tests, and the appropriate preparation data; providing technical direction to technicians and laboratory support personnel by reviewing and confirming the results of routine tests, and providing instruction to assure conformity to SOPs; performing minor troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration duties on a variety of standard instrumentation and instructs or oversees technicians in their performance of routine equipment maintenance duties; maintaining current knowledge of analytical procedures and equipment; following SOPs to maintain accurate reliable data, and to affect the efficient transfer of the data to the LIMS and or other data management systems; utilizing standard applications software and prepares accurate statistical and graphics displays, as instructed.
This position requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field and one (1) year of experience in chemical analysis, quality control and statistical techniques.
A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators Licenseis required.
Internal applicants should apply using the Pipeline and external applicants should apply through www.mwra.com.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status.