Chemist

Requisition ID: 108914

 

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

This role is responsible for performing sample analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methods, ensuring compliance with EPA and accrediting authority standards through strict adherence to QA/QC protocols. The position supports laboratory operations by processing samples within required timelines, troubleshooting equipment issues, and maintaining optimal instrument performance. It includes cross-training to build proficiency across lab functions, validating analytical data, and contributing to audit preparation and follow-up. The role also involves responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and monitoring laboratory supplies and costs to support budget management.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform sample analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods; process samples within required holding times and laboratory goals, understand & follow QA/QC protocols to ensure all data generated meets EPA and accrediting authority standards as well as customer and laboratory requirements.
• Cross-trains with colleagues with more experience to develop competence in all areas of lab.
• Identify routine problems and conduct basic troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical equipment and processes to ensure continued sample analysis and optimum instrument performance.
• Provide secondary review and validation of data produced across several analytical methods; participate in assigned preparation for and follow-up to external and internal audits.
• Provides response and follow-up to laboratory inquiries from utility subsidiaries, business partners and clients groups within requested timeframe
• Evaluate and monitor supplies and other laboratory costs to assist in maintaining the lab budget.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work in both team and individual settings effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
• Strong process management skills (e.g., organization, time management, attention to detail).
• Ability to adjust to change as needed to meet the needs of the business (e.g., emergency or rush scenarios that require change of prioritization of daily tasks, adjustments based on updates/changes set by environmental agencies, etc.)
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and scientific laboratory techniques.
• Computer literacy (competent in use of Word and Excel, LIMS and other software as needed).
• Fundamental knowledge of instrumentation such as IC, HPLC, ICP, ICPMS, GC, GCMS, FIA, LCMS, IA, TOC, UV, or CVAA preferred.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field required. Relevant laboratory work experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• 0-2 years environmental laboratory experience required
• Experience in analytical methods for Drinking Water, Wastewater, and environmental matrices preferred

Work Environment

• Standard indoor laboratory environment.

Travel Requirements

• Limited

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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