Chemist III

Job Description

Job Description

Chemist III

The Chemist III will analyze samples using complex instrumentation such as, but not limited to, GC, GC-MS, IC, TOC analyzer, Spectrophotometer, ICP, ICP-MS, and Mercury Analyzers using CVAA and CVAFD technology. The Chemist III will also provide peer assistance with maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments, and assist in the development of new methods or modifications to procedures. This individual will have experience and background performing environmental tests beyond education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or analyze samples according to approved test methods and SOPs using complex instrumentation.
• Prepare standard solutions and reagents for use in testing.
• Work directly with Lab Manager to ensure accurate, timely, and complete results are provided on all samples.
• Perform basic and complex instrument or equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Utilize LIMS (Promium Element) functions including generating queries to monitor and prioritize analyses.
• Assist with performing secondary review of laboratory results, logbooks, etc.
• Review laboratory SOPs as needed.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and testing problems within the laboratory.
• Provide training of fellow peers as needed.
• Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area including maintaining supplies.
• Performs sensitive or special technical assignments as required.
• Develops new analytical procedures to expand laboratory capability.
• Aid in identification of systematic problems within the laboratory including documentation of incidents and corrective action, if necessary.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other related field, or equivalent directly related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major).
• Minimum 4 years bench level experience in a laboratory setting, NELAP preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong industry specific computer skills including Element Promium.
• Regulatory programs such as TNI/NELAP.
• Laboratory testing techniques including environmental methodologies and QA requirements associated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety policies.
• Possession of good organization skills; detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and have problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to work irregularly scheduled hours including overtime and weekends if necessary.

Other Requirements:

• Vision sufficient to read and interpret chemical and reagent labels, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, spreadsheets, computer screens and print outs, business correspondence, and other documents encountered in the course of work.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversation levels in person and telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in front of groups, over the telephone, in meetings, and training sessions.
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an environmental laboratory.
• Dexterity sufficient to safely operate office equipment including computers and specialized tools and equipment utilized in the course of work.
• Strength sufficient to safely lift and carry sample containers, office supplies, materials, equipment, and other related materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Endurance sufficient to stand and bend from the waist for longs periods up to 100% of an 8 hour day.

Work Environment:

• Primarily in a climate-controlled office setting within the laboratory.
• Involves exposure to odors, fumes, hazardous chemicals, and acids requiring the use of safety glasses, aprons, gloves, face shields, and a fume hood.