Suffolk County Water Authority

Supervising Chemist

LocationOakdale, NY
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$90,000-$105,000

About This Job


Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Supervising Chemist is to supervise and monitor all aspects of an analytical area of the Laboratory. Responsibilities include performing testing and developing new test methods as needed. This position reports the statuses of all issues in the area of responsibility to the Lab Manager on a regular basis.



Job ID/Number:



Posted Date:


6/2/2025



Job Location:



Position Type:


Full Time



Division:


Laboratory Department



Description:


Responsibilities include:

Oversee all aspects of the daily operations of an analytical area the Laboratory, such as Inorganic, Organic or Chromatography.
Supervise the Assistant Supervising Chemist and the Chemists and Technicians assigned to the area, including prioritizing, delegating and reviewing work.
Review water quality data packages, and notify Lab management of sample results.
Produce monthly reports for the methods assigned to the area.
Oversee and maintain all QA/QC records, including NYSDOH ELAP proficiency testing.
Perform continuing training of the Chemists and Technicians assigned to the area.
Develop new testing methods and perform complex testing.
Perform instrument maintenance.
Order and track supplies needed for area.
All other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

10 years of experience supervising chemical analyses of drinking water required; 10 years’ experience working in the SCWA Lab performing chemical analyses or 5 years’ experience in the SCWA Laboratory as an Assistant Supervising Chemist preferred.
B.A or B.S Degree in Chemistry or a related science with at least 24 Chemistry credits required; M.S Degree in Chemistry preferred.
Extensive knowledge of drinking water laboratory operations, regulations and chemical analyses.
Some knowledge of federal and state drinking water quality regulations and water system regulations and operations
Leadership, supervisory, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Proficient skills using LIMS, and the ability to perform technical and scientific analyses of chemical information and data are needed.
The ability to multitask, make sound decisions, and work well with others is essential.


The work week for this position will be Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m, and will also be required to function in an “on call” capacity. Interested candidates should submit their application and resume, including salary requirements via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com) and select “Career Opportunities”. Suffolk County residency highly preferred. Salary for this position will be commensurate with education and experience within a range of $90-$105k.


(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)

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