Laboratory QAQC Specialist
Save the Sound
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Larchmont • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per year
About the role
- Assist with maintaining laboratory quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) systems to support compliance with NY ELAP accreditation requirements.
- Perform data entry checks, review QC results, and flag any potential issues to the Laboratory Manager.
- Carry out routine QA checks on calibration records, logbooks, and analytical results.
- Conduct calibration of laboratory equipment and thermometers as required.
- Perform and document daily temperature checks of freezers, refrigerators, incubators, and ovens.
- Monitor and track equipment maintenance schedules to ensure services are completed on schedule.
- Prepare and maintain reagent stocks and chemical solutions following established procedures.
- Track and manage laboratory inventory.
- Perform general laboratory housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe and organized workspace.
- Provide technical support to laboratory staff as needed, including occasional assistance with water quality analyses.
- Assist in data QA/QC, storage and online posting for the water monitoring programs.
- Provide guidance and assistance in the training of water quality interns and volunteers on lab QA/QC procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field; or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Familiarity with quality assurance/quality control practices in a laboratory setting.
- Understanding of NELAC, NY ELAP or other regulatory/accreditation standards (preferred but not required; training provided).
- Experience working in an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, with familiarity in water quality analyses such as nutrients, chlorophyll a, pathogen indicator bacteria or qPCR.
- Hands-on experience calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment, thermometers, and balances.
- Strong organizational skills for managing documentation, inventories, and maintenance schedules.
- Familiarity with environmental field equipment such as multiparameter sondes, and ability to assist with calibration and maintenance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools for data entry, review, and QA checks.
- Comfort working in fast paced environment and on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Dependable, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to science-based environmental advocacy.
Benefits
- company sponsored health insurance
- dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) with company match after 1 year
- life and long-term disability insurance
- generous time off package
- opportunities for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
quality assurancequality controldata entrycalibrationlaboratory equipment maintenancewater quality analysischemical solutions preparationinventory managementdocumentation managementenvironmental analysis
Soft skills
organizational skillscollaborationdependabilitymotivationtechnical supporttrainingcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistryBachelor’s degree in biologyBachelor’s degree in environmental scienceNELAC certificationNY ELAP accreditation