Analyical Chemist II

Duties

• Plan and carry out various analyses as instructed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Preparation and analysis of PCB Solids / PCB Liquids.
• Radiomemtist for gamma spectroscopy.
• Purchasing/Receiving/Maintaining PO Invoice database.
• Perform laboratory procedures according to QA/QC and environmental policies and to meet standard operating procedures for laboratory operation.
• Compile, record, calculate, analyze and file data as instructed.
• Document work in forms of memoranda, reports and methods when required.
• Apply safety rules and adhere to general conduct regulations in handling laboratory materials and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment in proper operating condition and contact repair services as required.
• Absorb responsibility for maintaining an adequate supply of reagents, standards and other supplies necessary for work to be completed on a timely basis.
• Remove waste materials generated by laboratory activity in assigned area of responsibility.
• Serve on laboratory committees as required (e.g. Safety, Contingency Plan, Training Team, etc.) or accepts other collateral laboratory assignments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new lab methods and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related science with a minimum of six years of related laboratory work experience.
• Demonstrate ability to perform complex laboratory tasks and to prepare reagents, use advanced instrumentation and calculate routine statistics.
• Show working knowledge of QA/QC laboratory procedures.
• Show proficiency with Excel Microsoft 360 or later revisions.
• Show ability to handle productions schedules, pressure situations and produce high volume, quality work.
• Be a team worker willing to get the job done including a willingness to work overtime as needed.