Environmental Laboratory Analyst

• Required PPE: Long pants, close toe shoes. Safety Glasses, nitrile gloves, and lab coat (all provided) will occasionally be required when handling and logging samples in.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Experience.
• 0-5 years, Education, Some college required (Science based studies preferred)
• Associates or Bachelors preferred (Science based studies) Experience / Knowledge & Skills.
• Must have excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Ability to interface with a variety of internal/external work groups and plant personnel.
•  Attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Understanding of OSHA laboratory safety requirements under 40 CFR 1910.
•  Experience in a National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) or highly regulated laboratory environment preferred.
• Experience in the Sample Receiving department of a high-volume laboratory.
• Wet chemistry experience preferred (pH, ammonia, alkalinity, turbidity, etc...)
• Handling and preparing environmental samples for analysis according to EPA, ASTM, or other protocols.
•  Must have computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc...), instrument and data management software.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work safely, identify and implement corrective actions for unsafe working conditions.
• Receive and log-in samples to our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for analysis.
• Prepare inorganic and organic samples for analysis using a variety of laboratory instrumentation and analytical methodology.
• EPA and ASTM), as needed.
• This can include, but isn’t limited to preserving samples with acid, etc...
• Order and maintain the appropriate number of sample bottles and/or containers for environmental sampling.
• Perform routine laboratory housekeeping and assist Laboratory Analysts on an as needed basis.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative duties such as supply inventory and ordering, organization, peer review of data entry, etc...
• Support customers with filling sample container orders, coordinate sample sub-outs, contact customers as needed to ensure accuracy and clarity with requested analysis.