Chemist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of water samples utilizing standard and advanced laboratory equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Technical knowledge and performance of approved analytical testing procedures, acceptable precision and accuracy levels, required holding and turn-around times and established quality control limits.
• Assists and performs evaluations of existing methods and the development of methods and standard operating procedures.
• Properly performs analysis to maintain state, federal certification and NELAP accreditation.
• Maintains and accurately documents chemical and analytical supplies.
• Performs preventive maintenance and non-routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Maintains a clean and controlled work area.
• Maintains Quality Control files on a daily basis and does mathematical calculations including data review and data entry to laboratory reporting system.
• Participates in all safety and security protocols.
• Attends safety and security meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or a related science.
• Experience: One year of work experience in a related field is required.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Texas driver's license. State certification in water or wastewater desired. Laboratory Analyst Certification preferred.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of chemical analyses, techniques and laboratory procedures, and equipment used.
• Ability: Ability to interpret results of analyses and maintain accurate logs and records. Knowledge of basic computer usage and programs.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to document work accurately, as well as perform data entry into computer software systems.

Physical Demands

• This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to this position.

Working Conditions

• Duties are almost always carried out in a laboratory or office environment.
• Working conditions include exposure to extreme cold, odors, fumes, and chemical hazards.

Tools And Equipment Used

• Ultra-violet, visible, infra-red, and atomic absorption spectrophotometers, colorimetric auto-analyzer, incubators, sterilizers, inverted biological and light microscopes, total organic carbon analyzer, microcoulometric titration system, basic laboratory equipment, PPE, glassware, analytical balance, specification probes, and autoclave; and office equipment including computer, and calculator.