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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

Jacobs is searching for a dynamic Senior Chemist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you'll perform advanced analytical procedures used in the testing of samples pertaining to water and/or wastewater, treatment plant effluent and various surface waters. Work will include sample preparation, and analysis of compliance and process control samples at the West Basin Water Quality Laboratory. You’ll operate, maintain, and calibrate instruments and equipment for laboratory analysis and must apply knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry, biology, microbiology, and mathematics required in an analytical laboratory; use standard laboratory practices and QA/QC procedures and help maintain laboratory accreditation. In addition, you’ll provide technical assistance to other areas of the lab as well as the process control function of the treatment facility.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Chemist will perform chemical, bacteriological and physical laboratory tests for the water recycling facility to include preparation of analytical standard solutions and reagents utilized for analyses

• Requires knowledge of advanced laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS, IC, TOC analyzer, etc.

• Continually reviews and scrutinizes standardized procedures and methods used in analyses

• Operates, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation as needed

• Participates in shared responsibilities to maintain laboratory programs including quality assurance, safety, and training

• Related duties include periodic training of operations personnel on field equipment, analytical techniques and quality control procedures

• Assists in collecting samples during heavy workload months

• Other duties may be assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field from an accredited university or college is required

• Minimum two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in an analytical or environmental laboratory performing physical, chemical and biological analyses required

• Must be familiar with EPA and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater methods

• Must understand and follow the quality control requirements of the regulatory agencies in California

• Ability to scrutinize analytical data and make sound decisions regarding proper laboratory operation; able to clearly present information and data both orally and in reports

• Must be able to make chemical solutions, perform standard chemical calculations, and perform routine mathematical and statistical calculations

• Must be familiar with Windows operating systems, have knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), and a Laboratory Management Information System (LIMS)

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based organization required; work effectively with others in solving problems; willing to accept suggestions from team members, and offer expertise as needed

• Willing to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as assigned or needed

• Valid CA Driver’s License with no major infractions required

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.