Chemist

Chemist page is loaded## Chemistlocations: Indianapolistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100501**The Vacancy**This position is responsible for leading the functions of an analytical test department. This includes, but is not limited to, the generation and reporting of analytical data, and the prioritizing of sample load in the department. In addition to performing and overseeing these functions, the employee maintains turn-around-time and test requirements required of the clients.**Essential duties and responsibilities:*** Provides a safe and clean working environment by adhering to and promoting safety policies.* Establishes sample flow, test priority, production totals and works with the laboratory team to ensure turn-around-times are not exceeded.* Performs analytical analyses on samples of varying matrices, verifies accuracy and completeness of in-progress paperwork, enters test data and generates analytical reports, verifies final reports and accuracy of analytical data.* Installs, calibrates, repairs and maintains department equipment including providing technical and trouble-shooting support for testing and equipment maintenance.* Provides technical support on the interpretation, recommendations, and guidelines for analytical data.* Ensures adherence to applicable ASTM, ISO, or EPA test procedures and protocols and making necessary modifications for the analysis of difficult sample matrices.* Updates department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality control documentation and related materials as needed.* Maintains generated waste in appropriate containers and within time guidelines.* Provides clients with information on sample status and resolving client inquiries, requests and problems. Delivering results by phone or E-mail as required.* Provides 24-hour support when designated On-Call.* Provides training to laboratory personnel as necessary.* Any other duties assigned by management.**Qualifications:*** A BS or BA degree in chemistry, biology, or related field plus 3 years of laboratory experience.* Experience with a range of analytic testing equipment and procedures or a combination of relevant education and work experience sufficient to expect fulfillment of the position’s responsibilities within a brief period of employment. GC Experience highly desirable.* Ability to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining attention to detail while completing tasks.* Must be willing to take on added responsibilities and challenges to grow within the role.* Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to be able to compile from and present to all levels of organization, internal and external contacts.* Excellent organizational skills required with the ability to coordinate tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.* Excellent verbal and effective writing skills.* Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.At Megger, we believe in your potential — your ability to learn, grow and contribute in meaningful ways to our success as a leader in test, monitoring and data analytic solutions for the electrical power industry. We believe in giving you the opportunity, accountability, and visibility to do just that so why not see what opportunities we have available. #J-18808-Ljbffr