Water Quality Chemist

Are you passionate about ensuring safe and clean water for the community? Apex Systems is seeking dedicated Water Quality Technicians to join our team in Silver Spring, MD.

As a Water Quality Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and monitoring water quality, responding to customer inquiries, and supporting various water quality initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact on public health and safety while advancing your career in environmental science.

Title : Water Quality Technician

Rate : $18 / hr - $26 / hr depending on experience

Location : Silver Spring, MD

Hours : Monday - Friday, 8.5-hour shifts starting as early as 6 / 6 : 30 AM

Duration : Long-term contract with potential for permanent placement based on performance

Key Responsibilities :

• Customer Interaction : Handle customer complaints and coordinate sampling logistics. Communicate directly with customers to investigate and schedule services.
• Water Quality Studies : Assist with special studies, including full, pilot, and bench-scale tests to solve or evaluate water quality issues.
• Equipment Maintenance : Operate and maintain field analytical equipment, conduct routine services, and perform minor repairs to ensure all monitoring equipment is in top condition.
• Monitoring Systems : Maintain and operate online water quality monitoring systems for contaminant detection, ensuring they are always in good operational condition.

Qualifications :

• Customer Service : Excellent ability to interact with customers professionally and effectively, delivering superior customer service.
• Technical Knowledge : Strong understanding of drinking water treatment processes, water distribution systems, water quality monitoring, and emergency response.
• Data Interpretation : Ability to interpret water quality data and identify anomalies.
• Laboratory Skills : Knowledge of proper laboratory procedures, good laboratory practices (GLP), and environmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safety Awareness : Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets, safety manuals, and emergency procedures. Ability to use and maintain personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Technical Proficiency : Skilled in using laboratory computer programs, spreadsheet, and database tools for computational work.

Proficient in operating analytical instrumentation, including routine maintenance and minor repairs.

• Record Keeping : Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and prepare comprehensive analytical reports.
• Testing Expertise : Competence in performing chemical, bacteriological, or biological tests accurately.

Minimum Education and Experience :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in environmental science / engineering, chemistry, biology, or related scientific fields.
• Experience : Experience in drinking water monitoring, customer correspondence related to water supply and treatment / distribution system operation, and environmental laboratory analyses, including wet chemistry and microbiology testing.
13 days ago