As a Water Quality Analyst, you will need to master following:

• chemical processes
• measure water quality parameters
• perform water chemistry analysis
• water chemistry analysis

More generally, a water quality analyst is also versed in:

• develop water purification methods
• interpret scientific data to assess water quality
• laboratory techniques
• perform laboratory tests
• perform water testing procedures
• prepare chemical samples
• record test data
• test chemical samples
• use personal protection equipment

It also helps to know the following:

• advise on soil and water protection
• analyse environmental data
• analyse experimental laboratory data
• botany
• microbiology-bacteriology
• report pollution incidents
• test samples for pollutants
• use water disinfection equipment
• advise on environmental remediation
• advise on pollution prevention
• calibrate laboratory equipment
• collect samples for analysis
• develop environmental remediation strategies
• develop scientific research protocols
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• environmental legislation
• fish identification and classification
• maintain test equipment
• manage chemical testing procedures
• manage water quality testing
• monitor water quality
• pollution prevention
• promote environmental awareness
• report on environmental issues
• report test findings
• supervise laboratory operations
• water policies
• water reuse