Experienced ICP Environmental Chemist (Metals Chemist)

Summary

Looking for an experienced ICP/MS or OES metals specialist to join our Environmental lab. This role is vital to ensure that the lab is able to analyze water and soil samples for metal concentrations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical lead to staff to include providing analytical training and maintenance training.
• Troubleshoots instrument problems and works with instrument manufacturers to resolve problems.
• Develops methods as needed to achieve evolving regulatory limits or to meet needs of new methods.
• Sets up equipment and methods for use by analytical staff.
• Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing comprehensive types of SOPs and related materials.
• Provides analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff and management.
• Performs data review or analysis as needed to meet customer needs.
• Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry or related field, Required.
• At least 5 years of experience, Required.
• Experience operating and maintaining ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS, Required.
• Instrument and method troubleshooting experience, Required.
• Instrument maintenance experience, Required.
• Training others on instrumentation, Preferred.
• Method Development experience, Preferred.
• Mercury analyzer experience, Preferred.