Laboratory Chemist

• Under general supervision this Chemist will be responsible for ontime mass spectral and HPLC instrument analysis of air samples for volatile organic chemicals.
• Maintain quality control standard procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• Follows complex defined test plans and datasheets utilizing a single technology.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Serves as Lead for test programs as assigned.
• Communicates project status and results as needed.
• Holds responsibility for defining test plan report completion and accuracy meeting of agreed deadlines and managing project related activities.
• Examines complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case.
• Communicates with internal/external customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Understands and is able to explain specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility.
• Assists lab staff with test setups and instrument operation based on test plans and instructions.
• Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or instrumentation.
• Operates and maintains complex test and support instruments appropriately to measure and test customer samples with the necessary help.
• Performs complex maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory area.
• May perform calibration of test instruments.
• For a single testing technology integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new instruments processes and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
• Assists Senior Laboratory Chemists in the implementation / validation of new test methods and follows safe chemical hygiene practices.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

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ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS:
GC/MS and HPLC sample loading including daily quality control
Calibration analysis of GC/MS instrumentation
GC/MS VOC analysis of Product Emission and Field samples
Prepare chemical calibration mixes like GLP Carpet and BAM
Maintenance of carrier gases for GC systems
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on GC/MS thermal desorbers and HPLC systems
Gravimetric particle analysis
Condition sorbent sampling tubes
Train other employees.

• Bachelors degree or diploma from an accredited university through a formal program of study in Chemistry or related discipline including Chemical Engineering Biochemistry Organic/Inorganic Chemistry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a teamoriented environment. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.
• Ability to incorporate automation into daytoday testing.