Laboratory Analyst

• Have you been working in a laboratory using complex instruments to perform rigorous tests and/or troubleshooting of laboratory methods and instrumentation?
• Are you hoping to apply the skills learned while obtaining your chemistry, biology, or environmental degree in a full-time career?
• Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to meeting exact customer standards working at one of the largest and most comprehensive single-site production laboratories in the country?

• →Follow complex procedures involving operation and calibration of instrumentation while demonstrating consistent, reliable performance
• →Complete data entry activities, including initial data reduction, and initial data review
• →Perform basic troubleshooting of methods and instrumentation
• →Review peers’ analytical data
• →Communicate with internal and external customers (Project Managers, Clients, or Auditors)
• →Conduct procedures that support other operations in the laboratory

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, preferably in Chemistry or Biology
• Minimum of one year of related laboratory experience
• Advanced math and computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with operating basic laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Demonstrates functional knowledge of GC/MS operation and analysis
• Exhibits organizational skills and attention to detail
• Full-time, regular weekday schedule but may work an afternoon or evening shift that starts at 12:00 noon or 4:00 pm.

This position requires working in a busy production laboratory successfully processing samples from around the world. Safety is a priority and negligence is not tolerated. Safety equipment is provided, and use is mandatory.

The physical demands outlined in this job posting are representative of those that are required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Precise hand/eye coordination and finger/hand manipulation
• Potential exposure to chemicals, and to hazardous and/or radioactive materials
• Use of office and laboratory equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects