Chemist 1 - GC

About the role

Mission Of The Role Chemist 1 performs an essential role by providing analytical services and results accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner to clients through extracting samples, proposing improvements in their area, stabilizing the extraction processes, and contributing to innovation to achieve the Company’s mission and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Performs sample extractions as per documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Performs routine extraction, chemical isolation, and sample clean-up using various techniques including blending, shaking, Soxhlet extraction, digestion, SPE, distillation/condensation, liquid-liquid partitioning, and chemical derivatization.
• Independently documents and prepares reagents as well as analytical working standards according to current SOPs.
• Operates laboratory apparatus and equipment including, but not limited to, blenders, nitrogen- and roto-evaporators, shakers, pH meters, and centrifuges.
• Notifies supervisor of any equipment issues that require repair.
• Informs supervisor of any deviations or changes to established procedures. Uses appropriate documentation for changes.
• Completes extraction-related quality control (QC) checks and entries in forms as required by protocols and SOPs.
• Maintains a clean and uncluttered working environment.
• Remains informed of hazards associated with chemicals, equipment, and their use in a laboratory setting. Works in a safe manner, using appropriate safeguards and personal protective equipment, to prevent injury to self and co-workers. Reports all accidents or unsafe working conditions to the safety committee or management.
• May perform observational results entry into the LIMS, including but not limited to, BRIX dilutions, moisture, and pH.
• Troubleshoots issues with extraction procedures, sample processing issues (complex matrix types), lab contamination issues, as well as coordinates with supervisors on resolutions.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs or coordinates maintenance and verification of general laboratory instruments and equipment including pH meters (calibration), centrifuges, balances, vacuum pumps, water baths, freezers, pipettes, etc.
• Assists in revision and development of controlled documents and SOPs.
• Assists Chemist 2 and 3 with reference calibration standard preparation as required.
• Assists Chemist 3 in R&D projects – extraction and any other bench work required.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations by proposing and implementing changes for improving extraction quality, increasing extraction method performance, reducing cost, and/or shortening extraction time.
• Supports Sample Preparation, glassware and labware cleaning, and other Chemists as required or directed.
• May assist in training specific tasks, depending on experience.
• Supervisory Responsibilities This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

• Familiarity with sample preparation, extraction, and general bench chemistry techniques
• Experience with using and maintaining laboratory support equipment such as pH meters, centrifuges, balances, vacuum pumps, water baths, freezers, pipettes, etc.
• Some related experience or training in a laboratory setting
• Improvement initiatives
• Learning initiatives
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Professionalism
• Good cultural awareness and communication with people who have diverse backgrounds
• Experienced