Lab Analyst I

Description

• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine and in-depth maintenance, including troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of equipment
• Sample Analysis: Perform sample preparation, chemical analysis, and quantification of chemicals in accordance with EPA and standard methods
• Additional Duties: Assist with editing and reviewing SOPs, guidance documents, and other tasks as assigned.
• Data Documentation: Maintain detailed records including laboratory notebooks, software data, standard preparations, and equipment logs.
• Edits and reviews documents; reviews SOPs and guidance documents to ensure all procedures accurately reflect laboratory practices and meet NELAC and/or EPA requirements
• Documents work performed; maintains laboratory notebooks, recordings, software data, etc. for raw data, standard preparations, and equipment
• Performs laboratory operations, including preparation, analysis, quantification of chemicals; prepares standards and samples for analysis, including quality control samples, and reports final results.
• Equipment Operation: Utilize advanced laboratory equipment such as Gas Chromatography (GC - FID, ECD, TCD), ICP, ICP-MS, CVAAS, GC-MS, UV-VIS analyses, balances, ovens, and more.
• Quality Control: Perform and document standardizations, calibrations, and performance verifications daily.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure proper sample custody, control, and hazardous waste disposal in compliance with safety protocols.
• Performs actions required to maintain accreditation; runs, reports, and passes audit samples bi-annually; completes MDL studies for each required method bi-annually, creates DOC forms for each quarter, and ensures all methods are run according to the requirements in each SOP
• Maintains sample custody, control, and hazardous waste disposal
• Accreditation Support: Perform tasks required to maintain laboratory accreditation, such as running and reporting audit samples, completing MDL studies bi-annually, and updating documentation (e.g., SOPs, DOC forms).

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Sitting or standing for extended periods and the use of hands to finger is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.  Duties frequently involve repetitive motions and eye/hand/foot coordination.  Testing priorities and timelines may serve as a source of emotional stress.
• Familiarity with various sample methods
• Ability to lead a team and provide training and guidance to subordinates
• Professional demeanor and appearance; ability to serve as a representative of the company
• General knowledge of chemistry and lab analysis operations and lab safety
• Use of applicable Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory.
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals
• Some experience in a laboratory setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENT – Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science-related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including MS Word and Excel
• Occasional heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 30 lbs. of force may occasionally be required. While performing the duties of this job, good manual dexterity for the use of laboratory equipment is needed. The employee is occasionally required to walk, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, grasp, and feel.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Per Diem & Paid Travel
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Hub
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
• 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
• Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance