American Water · 15 hours ago
Specialist, Laboratory QA
Belleville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $99K/yr
3+ years expAmerican Water is committed to providing quality water services and is seeking a Specialist, Laboratory QA to support their Quality Assurance function at the Central Laboratory. The role involves overseeing quality control methodologies, ensuring compliance, and leading training sessions to promote quality excellence.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Oversee and enforce quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, guidelines and regulatory standards
Ensure data accuracy, reliability and adherence to drinking water methods through the validation process
Perform internal audits, develop and implement corrective actions and investigate nonconforming events
Lead training sessions to promote compliance and quality excellence
Review and approve laboratory certifications, quality control records and laboratory documents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field. Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
3+ years' experience with a bachelor's degree or 9+ years' experience without a bachelor's degree in quality assurance or relevant experience in the water industry or environmental laboratory
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations)
Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting)
Strong project management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting on project activities, managing concurrent projects)
Sound business acumen and judgment
Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail
Knowledge of laboratory regulations and requirements, preferably in drinking water
Benefits
401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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