Job Description
Job Description
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYST
Our instrumental analysts are responsible for the generation of high-quality geochemical data using a suite of state-of-the-art equipment that includes ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and AAS instrumentation. The technician will maintain, calibrate, and operate the equipment as assigned to, and takes an active role in proactive system of continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental state and federal regulations and adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Ability to recognize safety as the organization’s highest priority
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on analytical equipment including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and AA platforms
- Prepare calibration standards making sure the instrument / standards pass system suitability test before runs
- Tune Instruments and run daily performance verifications
- Proactively monitor instrument performance to ensure the highest standards of data quality are met
- Review QA / QC of the data generated and provide stage 1 validation of customer data
- Maintain a clean, safe, respectful working environment by practicing good housekeeping
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Equivalent combination of education and relative work experience required. Bachelors degree in chemistry a plus but not required.Experience operating one or more of the following analytical instruments (experience with Agilent branded equipment is considered an asset) – ICP-MS, ICP-OES, AAExperience using analytical balances and pipettes for the serial dilution of calibration standardsExperience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment (Agilent equipment experience an asset)Experience performing quality control evaluation of analytical dataCapable and willing to work in a respectful and collaborative professional environment that is focused on delivering quality data to our clientsThe above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusivePHYSICAL DEMANDS include, but are not limited to the following :
Employee is required to crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shouldersMust be able to lift and carry repetitively up to 30-lbsPhysically capable of standing, grasping and performing other types of physical work for extended periods of time.Work schedule 5 days, Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday.
Payrate $23-$25 DOE