Environmental Ana

The chemist will perform routine testing on incoming samples in the Chemistry Lab. The role involves the preparation of building materials and filters collected for air sampling along with the analysis of metals such as lead using various methods including Flame AA, ICP-OES, CVAA (for mercury), and IC (for chromium VI). The chemist must be comfortable with lead sample preparation, Flame AA testing and analysis, cold vapor AA, ICP, and IR chromatography. Maintaining cleanliness in the lab is also a key responsibility.

• Perform routine testing on incoming samples in the Chemistry Lab.
• Prepare building materials and filters collected for air sampling.
• Analyze metals primarily lead (Pb) by Flame AA, ICP-OES, CVAA (for Hg), and IC (for CrVI).
• Maintain cleanliness in the lab.
• Manage 3-4 testing procedures simultaneously.
• Maintain various instruments on a daily basis.

• Experience in chemistry, environmental testing, and inorganic chemistry.
• Proficiency with Flame Atomic Absorption (Flame AA) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP).
• Experience in lead testing and wet chemistry.
• BS Degree in Science required - Chemistry, Environmental Sciences.

• Experience in environmental testing preferred.
• Heavy metals testing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) is a plus.

The chemist will work closely with other lab technicians in a small lab with various instruments that need to be maintained daily. Multi-tasking is essential as managing 3-4 testing procedures at one time is vital. The lab is smaller in comparison to the PLM Lab. The company offers great benefits including affordable medical insurance, fully covered vision and dental insurance, short/long term disability, a small life insurance policy, a stock bonus program, and monthly profit sharing after 3 months. After 1 year, employees qualify for a 401k with a company match up to 3%. Relocation packages are available based on individual candidates. Career advancement opportunities are available as the company is growing.

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