Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the (water and wastewater services) and the and (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua America? We have a great opportunity for a Chemist I located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, under the direction of the Chief of Chemistry. The Chemist I performs analysis of water and wastewater in an accredited laboratory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Perform routine analysis of water and wastewater samples in all sections of the laboratory. Analyze compliance and operational samples using various analytical techniques. Perform extraction and other sample preparation techniques. Perform instrumental analysis of samples and extracts. Enter data into the LIMS.
* Must be able to work safely and productively in an analytical laboratory. Prepare chemical solutions and bottles used in analyses. Prepare sample kits for shipment to various lab clients and track shipments to ensure that clients have adequate sampling supplies. Maintain required log-books and records for laboratory accreditation requirements.
* Perform and document required quality control tests consistent with laboratory standard operating procedures, good laboratory practices and lab accreditation requirements.
* Prepares reports on all analytical work. Prepare data packages for compliance samples, as requested. This involves gathering information to document analytical work, chain of custody, and quality control for a given batch of compliance samples. Must be detail-oriented and able to work with minimum direct supervision.
* Operates sophisticated instrumentation for chemical analysis. Must become proficient in electronic spreadsheets and software related to laboratory analyses.
* Successfully demonstrate capability in specific analytical methods and analyze periodic Proficiency Test samples required to maintain accreditation.
* Assists in performing research to improve existing methods and to develop new and better methods, as requested.
* Performs all other tasks or special functions as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Degree in Chemistry, or equivalent required, with two years of experience in laboratory methods preferred.
* Experience in water and wastewater analysis preferred.
* Experience in ICP-MS, GCMS, or LC/MS preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Excellent laboratory skills and ability to demonstrate competency with specific analytical methods.
* Strong customer service skills and excellent interpersonal skills needed to work with internal and external customers on investigating problems and issues.
* Excellent computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office suite, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* High level of attention to detail required for analytical methods in an accredited laboratory environment.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to accurately and neatly document Quality Assurance and Quality Control as outlined in the lab's Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
* Ability to learn and operate instrument-related software and LIMS.
* Ability to communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with laboratory staff and internal customers
* A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* May be subject to noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
* May involve standing for long periods of time.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.