Laboratory Analyst

Job SummaryIf the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.Now hiring experienced wastewater scientists who want their work to matter. Mb Staffing Services is seeking a Laboratory Analyst with direct, hands-on wastewater testing experience to support critical environmental and public health operations. This is not a general lab role, we are specifically targeting professionals who understand the complexities of wastewater systems, regulatory compliance, and advanced analytical methodologies. If your background includes wastewater analysis in a regulated laboratory environment, we want to connect with you. Responsibilities: You will play a vital role in ensuring water quality and environmental safety through precise, data-driven laboratory analysis: Perform advanced wastewater testing including BOD, COD, TSS, nutrients, pH, and microbiological assays (e.g., E. coli) Execute wet chemistry and microbiological techniques with a high degree of accuracy and reproducibility Collect, preserve, and process samples in accordance with strict QA/QC and regulatory protocols Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and automated sampling systems Maintain detailed, audit-ready documentation and input data into LIMS systems Prepare reagents, media, and standard solutions to support ongoing testing Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and laboratory accreditation requirements Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field + 3+ years of wastewater lab experience OR Associate degree and 5+ xywuqvp years of direct wastewater laboratory experience Demonstrated expertise in wastewater analytical testing and environmental compliance Strong foundation in wet chemistry and microbiology Preferred: Experience working in a NELAP-accredited laboratory Familiarity with environmental regulatory frameworks and reporting standards Ability to obtain Wastewater Laboratory Analyst I certification within 18 months Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs. and working in varied environments