Analytical Chemist Environmental Testing
Analytical Chemist Environmental Testing
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Job Description
Overview
Element has an upcoming opportunity for an Analytical Chemist (Environmental Testing)to join our growing team in Fort Wayne IN. The Analytical Chemist (Environmental Testing) prepares and analyzes Environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Element Materials Technology Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs).This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods working with organic solvents laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in HPLC LCMS/MS LCMS GCMS and Wet Chemistry.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of samples using standard techniques
- Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
- Prioritizing work assignments to ensure that extraction and analysis hold times are met
- Analyze drinking water and complex environmental sample extracts for organic semivolatile compounds including but not limited to pesticides PCBs SVOCs SOCs & PFAS by GC/ECD GC/MS HPLC & LC/MS/MS
- Review raw data for accuracy and interferences as well as proper integration
- Review chromatograms and mass spectra for proper identification in complicated matrices
- Prepare and analyze duplicates and dilutions as needed
- Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
- Performing routine instrument maintenance and repair
- Competency on complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
- Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records IDOC/DOC) current and accurate.
- Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL LOD/LOQ PT)
- Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
- Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
- Proficient with IDOCs for a minimum for 50 of methods carried out in the department
- Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Skills / Qualifications
- BS or BA in chemistry or related field.
- 510 years analytical chemistry experience in a related Environmental Science or TIC field.
- Experience with HPLC LCMS/MS LCMS GCMS and Wet Chemistry.
- EPA method 1633A 533 and/or 537.1 Rev 2.0 experience is a plus.
- Experience with LIMS data entry
- Proficiency in calibration standard and QC sample preparation and analysis
- Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills
- Experience scheduling work to ensure that sample holding times are not exceeded and that customer service goals for turnaround time are achieved
- Team participation and meeting management skills
- Demonstrate good problemsolving skills
- Work independently following written and verbal instructions
- Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing
- Reading writing and speaking skills
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Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.
When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)
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