Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - 2nd Shift, Tues-Sat

Position Summary:

Completing all training in a timely and complete manner; working with an experienced analyst/mentor preparing samples and standards for analysis and running instrumentation independently and/or with guidance including but not limited to, GC/FID, GC/TCD, purge and trap GC, and  GC/ELCD for routine and non-routine instrumental analyses of QC and clients' samples for TPH, DRO, alcohols, light gases, and other related compounds in accordance with SOPs; performing routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; making dilutions using pipettes, syringes and other common laboratory equipment; proper documentation of standard/sample preparation and instrument maintenance; proper use/proficiency with departmental computer programs and LIMS for evaluating data, documenting sample and standard prep, and sample tracking; working efficiently; ensuring that client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to SOP, regulatory, and client requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Prepare reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures using proper documentation
• Performs laboratory operations with good laboratory technique and high degree of accuracy and precision
• Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with SOP, regulatory, and client requirements
• Understand and perform calculations as required by testing methods
• Read and understand analytical procedures and internal SOP's
• Understand and utilize computers to, access information, process data, generate reports and evaluate data, upload data to the lims
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data, and track sample status
• Detect problems which could affect results and bring these to the attention of department management
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Work overtime as workload requires
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position will be Tues-Sat, 3pm-1130pm.  Training will be M-F, 7am-330pm.