Environmental Laboratory Assessor

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position for an Environmental Laboratory Assessor. The role involves planning and performing environmental laboratory assessments, reviewing various documents and data, and communicating accreditation and technical requirements to customers. The position also includes writing and issuing assessment reports, evaluating corrective action plans, and managing program records. The assessor will research and interpret regulatory requirements from agencies like the EPA and TNI, and maintain knowledge of technical and regulatory standards. Travel is required up to 10-12 times a year, both in-state and internationally. The role requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle and navigate various terrains.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or commensurate experience acquired by having performed verified assessments of environmental laboratories.
Certification as a TNI Assessor is required within the first year (successful completion of Basic Assessor course as well as at least one technical specialty course).
Ability to operate a motor vehicle for several hours at a time.
Must be able to stand, climb stairs, sit-down, and walk across both even and uneven terrain without substantial impairment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Federal and State environmental laboratory methods, standards, quality assurance, audits, and applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to US EPA methods; ISO 17025; the NELAC Institute 2003, 2009, and 2016 standard; Clean Water Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; Utah Rule R444-14; and 40 CFR 136 and 141.
Ability to apply knowledge from laboratory settings to regulatory enforcement and compliance activities.
Relevant laboratory experience.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including face to face interactions and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Plans and performs environmental laboratory assessments, including review of documents, data, policies, procedures, records, proficiency testing results, and technical observation.
Communicates effectively to customers about accreditation and technical requirements, technical assistance, and distribution of resources.
Writes, reviews, and issues assessment reports.
Reviews and evaluates corrective action plans and associated documentation and records.
Evaluates proficiency testing data.
Reviews, processes, and tracks applications of customers.
Generates and reviews laboratory accreditation certificates and scopes.
Collaborates on maintenance and review of internal documents, policies, and procedures.
Manages and maintains robust, transparent, and readily retrievable program records, communications, and deliverables.
Supports and facilitates internal audits and reviews.
Participates in programmatic planning, improvement activities, and tracking.
Researches, interprets, and communicates regulatory requirements, specifically from the Environmental Protection Agency, The NELAC Institute, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
Maintains knowledge and resources of technical, analytical, operational, and regulatory requirements and procedures.