Senior Laboratory Technician

Full Time
Moncks Corner, SC
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Job description
Senior Laboratory Specialist
Requisition Number: 7266
Location: Moncks Corner

Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Unit Number - Unit Name: 36600 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

Experience Required: See Position Requirements
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Recruiting Start Date: May 15, 2023
Recruiting End Date: May 26, 2023

Job Posting: Internal



Position Description


  • Provide detailed review of all data completed in Environmental and Fuels Laboratory. Comply with all ASTM, USEPA and SCDHEC Quality Control/Quality Assurance requirements for certified parameters to insure legally defensible data for regulatory and operational requirements.

  • Essential Job Tasks:
  • Reviews all laboratory data produced in Environmental Resources to ensure that all quality control parameters meet necessary standards.
  • Works with analyst and supervision to correct reporting errors.
  • Qualifies all independent laboratories based on current SCDHEC certifications and review annually.
  • Verifies all COCs for samples sent to contract laboratories prior to sample pick up or shipment.
  • Reviews laboratory data from contract laboratories to ensure that all quality control parameters meet SCDHEC, USEPA and customer requirements.
  • Communicates with contract laboratory project managers to correct quality control issues.
  • Performs routine audits to ensure that all quality control requirements are met as required to maintain SC Laboratory Certification.
  • Performs audits for areas outside of Environmental Resources as requested.
  • Participates in audits performed by SC Laboratory Certification Office and collaborate with Manager Analytical Services to help prepare response for findings involving QA/QC.
  • Supports off-site laboratories with audit preparation and implementation of new quality control or quality assurance measures.
  • Reviews ASTM, EPA, and Standard Methods at least annually to ensure all procedures including Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plan and applicable SOPs meet method requirements.
  • Develops standard operating procedures for new procedures as required.
  • Responsible for scheduling and ordering Proficiency Tests for Environmental and Fuels Laboratory.
  • Reviews data packets and enter results into vendor data information system. Report results to laboratory staff and supervision.
  • Ensures all preventative maintenance is complete on all instrumentation in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and ensure calibration services are completed as necessary including balances, thermometers, and other equipment.
  • Reviews and maintains a record of IDOCs and MDLs and performing check chemistry on environmental analysts annually.
  • Serves as backup to Manager of Analytical Services including, final data validation, generating reports and addressing any other issues during their absence.
  • Serves as backup as Labworks Administrator for Manager Analytical Services.
  • Attends Labworks User Meetings.
  • Assists with Labworks training for internal customers.
  • Assists with Labworks Upgrades when necessary.
  • Position Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field + 8 years related experience preferred.
  • Masters degree preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SC DHEC Laboratory Certification Protocols.
  • Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems for data management.

  • Compensation Information:
    $84,280 - $105,350 (min. - mid.)

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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