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The City of Fort Worth Water Department's Central Water Laboratory seeks a detail-oriented Chemist to perform water and wastewater chemical analyses ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate environmental monitoring. The role supports the lab's mission by preparing, analyzing, and validating samples while contributing to QA/QC, procedure development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

  • Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation (e.g., GC, wet chemistry)
  • Understanding of QA/QC practices and proficiency testing in a laboratory environment
  • Ability to interpret analytical data and prepare documentation for audits
  • Familiarity with sample custody, chemical safety, and regulatory compliance (local/state/federal)
  • Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment and method performance

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and analyze water and wastewater samples for chemical parameters (ammonia, fluoride, pH, chloride, alkalinity, etc.) and perform organic extractions and priority pollutant tests
  • Operate and maintain analytical instruments including gas chromatography and related lab equipment
  • Maintain laboratory safety, chemical custody, storage and proper disposal in compliance with regulations
  • Review, interpret and validate data for accuracy and completeness
  • Participate in internal and external audits and proficiency testing; provide requested documentation to auditors
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical methods and implement continuous improvement measures
  • Edit and create laboratory operating procedures to meet current practices and NELAP criteria
  • Attend quality control, safety training, cross-training and vendor webinars; perform other related duties as required

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Technology or related field from an accredited college or university
  • Candidates without the formal degree may be considered with substantially more relevant laboratory experience

Benefits

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
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