Chemist

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares water samples from customer using standard laboratory practices.
• Analyzes samples using laboratory equipment to determine the physical, chemical and bacteriologic components.
• Records findings for reference and reporting purposes.
• Writes and issues result reports to Quality Assurance and Product Development Departments.
• Utilizes standard laboratory practices to prevent cross-contamination and inaccurate results.
• Keeps and sustains equipment clean and in good working order including work station.
• Interfaces with Quality Assurance and Product Development departments to determine best practices to perform requested analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology and Microbiology; and 2 years' related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six months to one year of water industry experience, a plus.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, basic theory of operation and analytical testing lab experience.
• Understanding of sampling and preservation guidelines and troubleshooting problems with instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating, safety rules, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine to moderately complex reports and correspondence as well as speak effectively before customers or employees of the organization.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Skills

• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced dynamic environment with quick response times and accuracy.

Experience

• Must be able to see/focus for close eye work on small figures and discriminate colors and perceive depths.
• Must be able to speak/hear to fulfill verbal communications and respond to machine alarms/buzzers.
• Frequent exposure to gas/fumes/mists and chemicals or hazardous materials while using personal protective equipment when required.

Benefits

Hydranautics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

About the Role

We believe diversity is key to our competitive advantage and value the diversity among our employees.

Pay

$68,000 - $73,000 per year