Laboratory Scientist

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Laboratory Scientist position, in West Palm Beach, Florida ?for our Earth and Environment Business Line. This position will be embedded full-time at a client's office located in West Palm Beach in their chemistry laboratory. This position will be responsible for receiving and logging samples delivered to the client's laboratory and may also include other responsibilities with other client departments such as Client Services, Data Validation, Analytical Laboratory, and Quality Assurance.Candidates must be adaptable in supporting a variety of laboratory needs and be able to positively interact, communicate, and collaborate with a variety of client laboratory staff at varying levels.Your Impact Work at the direction of WSP's laboratory client on a variety of projects, to address their needs, achieve their goals, and meet their success criteria. Core Responsibilities: Sample Management and Log-In Receiving Operations: Responsible for the receipt of all courier packages (FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) and notification of deliveries to staff. Standardized Intake: Assure that all samples delivered to the laboratory are handled in accordance with the current log-In Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Processing Timelines: Perform all essential log-in duties-including manual entry, sample pH verification, and field data uploads-within 24 hours of receipt. Quality Review: Perform a thorough review for completion and accuracy prior to the final submission of all log-in documentation. Professional Communication: Communicate professionally and effectively with all external/internal customers regarding sample management details, including cancellations, delivery, and storage issues. Technical Support System Maintenance: Perform daily DI water system checks and Carboy maintenance, and ensure all laboratory glassware or sample bottles are cleaned and prepared. Regulatory Compliance: Operate within an environmental laboratory certified under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and adhere to the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Work with Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) staff to ensure proper quality standards and conduct analysis in cooperation with a staff chemist or supervisor. Documentation and Quality Control Record Keeping: Properly maintain all related sample documentation and maintenance logs for supporting equipment. Compliance Documentation: Ensure Analyst Credentials are kept up to date on the laboratory SharePoint site and perform annual reviews of primary SOPs and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Audit Readiness: Scan and file each completed Chain of Custody (COC) to ensure that validation has the correct documentation to audit the Work Orders. Training and Development Staff Mentorship: Responsible for the training of new log-in staff. Continuous Improvement: Offer input on SOPs and assist with QA functions as needed. Coordinate with your WSP Project Manager and/or WSP Supervisor to meet corporate employment requirements (e.g., required annual training, timesheet submittals, etc.). Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific laboratory procedures. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Self-manage assigned workload. Who You AreRequired Qualifications Associate's degree (i.e., Associate of Arts [AA] or Associate of Science [AS]). 2 years of experience in coordinating laboratory projects or working in a laboratory. Work Environment/Physical Demands: Work is performed in a laboratory where employees routinely use numerous chemical compounds and includes periodic exposure to refrigerated conditions. Requires lifting up to 40 pounds, prolonged standing, and repetitive bending and reaching. Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. Willingness to perform a variety of tasks for our client as needed to complete an assignment and satisfy project needs. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, and ability to express ideas effectively and professionally. Strong work ethic to ensure job requirements are completed (safety first). Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet client objectives. Basic proficiency with general office software (i.e., MS Word and Excel, and PowerPoint), spreadsheets, technology, and tools. Other: Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License. About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Created: 2026-03-10