Public Health Laboratory Scientist 1-3

Job Duties

Performs chemical analysis of drinking water, wastewater, and environmental samples using EPA-approved laboratory methods and instrumentation.

Prepares, processes, and analyzes samples using techniques such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, and other approved analytical methods.

Maintains sample integrity by receiving, documenting, and tracking specimens, ensuring proper chain of custody and compliance with laboratory acceptance criteria.

Reviews, interprets, and validates analytical data; performs calculations, statistical analyses, and enters accurate results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Conducts quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities, including method validation, corrective actions, standard operating procedure reviews, and routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Collaborates with laboratory staff to support environmental testing initiatives, provide technical guidance, resolve analytical issues, and promote continuous process improvement.

Performs complex laboratory procedures independently while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental, or chemical science.
• Experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR), laboratory analytical methods, and/or molecular biological methods, particularly EPA, molecular biological, and/or wastewater methods.
• Familiarity with laboratory quality/regulatory systems such as EPA, TNI (the NELAC Institute), CLIA, etc.
• Completion of relevant courses in general chemistry, physical chemistry, and other pertinent laboratory techniques.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and/or security clearance.
• Current license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist (CLS-S) issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME).

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Variety of benefits including insurance coverage, parental leave, holidays, and leave.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Salary range: TBD

Schedule

Hours: TBD