Laboratory Analyst

Laboratory Analyst

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA)

Seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our Water Resources team. We are looking for a team player with an excellent work ethic and adaptability. Ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) experience, and the willingness to work with the team to fulfill the goals of the organization.

Key Responsibilities include:

Ensure water produced at the treatment facility is safe to drink and meets all regulatory requirements. 

Perform various quality control procedures on all analytical parameters to ensure reliability and accuracy of the results produced. 

Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment. 

Collect regulatory samples within the system.

Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including preparing and submitting a variety of regulatory reports, remaining abreast of all current and pending laws and regulations. 

Maintain good relationships with co-workers, community neighbors and customers; provide excellent customer service. 

Successful candidates should have:

Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field and two years’ experience in a laboratory setting performing water testing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong preference for GC-MS skills and experience working on advanced analytical equipment.

Valid North Carolina NC Driver’s License.

Ability to maintain requirements of a safety sensitive position and meet the physical requirements that include exerting up to 50 pounds (bi-annual physical).

Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include: 

Salary Range is $56,036 - $84,053

Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan)   

5% Employer 457 plan contribution    

Retirement health savings account   

Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability    

12 Paid Holidays   

Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and Parental Leave   

Monthly Cell Phone Stipend   

Educational Reimbursement   

Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education     

Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer    

Much, much more!   

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity.

This recruitment will close on March 11, 2026.