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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago

Environmental Laboratory Certification Officer

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$51K/yr - $89K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of North Carolinians. They are seeking an Environmental Laboratory Certification Officer to conduct audits and certify laboratories for Safe Drinking Water Act compliance and FDA Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance testing.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Perform data packet review of laboratory documentation submitted to the Drinking Water Certification Office as part of an audit

Perform onsite audits of laboratories within the state on a biennial basis and generate reports of finding

Review laboratory audit responses for acceptable corrections of deviations

Provide in-person and online trainings to laboratory analysts to ensure high-quality analytical testing

Qualification

ChemistryLaboratory auditingEPA regulationsBiological analysisChemical analysisRadiochemical testingTraining deliveryLaboratory safetyTechnical writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience

A valid NC driver's license

Must attend any assigned EPA or FDA training and complete all tasks required to maintain certification

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of biological, chemical (both organic and inorganic) and radiochemical theories and analytical methods, and instrumentation used in drinking water analysis, and preferably with the testing of milk and dairy products

Knowledge of the laws, regulations and agency policies governing the area of responsibility, and of scientific methodology and laboratory safety practices

Experience with state and federal regulations associated with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Laboratory Certification and FDA Milk Analyst/Laboratory Certification Programs

Documented experience reviewing and expressing technical information clearly, both orally and in writing