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Chemist I/Laboratory Technician

 

                                                                 

Job Summary

The Chemist I performs sample preparation and extraction using manual, automated or instrumental methods in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and recognized methods. 

 

Requirements:

Education:      BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental

                     OR related science or HS Diploma with several years of laboratory experience.

Experience:     0-1 years

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Preparation of samples using manual, automated, or instrumental methods.
  2. Satisfactorily perform all extraction methods including: soxhlet, microwave and seperatory funnel for 8082, 8081, EPH, DRO, ETPH.
  3. Preparation of reagents or standards as needed.
  4. Ensure appropriate testing procedures are conducted in compliance with QA and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements.
  5. Coordination of schedules for analysis with analysts.
  6. Meet turn-around-time (TAT) goals set by section head.  Inform Team Leader or Lab Coordinator if issues arise that effect the TAT.
  7. Disposal of Extractions Lab hazardous waste in accordance with Chemical Hygiene Plan.
  8. Adhere to established Health & Safety protocols.
  9. Generate worklists; work independently within LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
  10. Maintain, service, and troubleshoot instrumentation as necessary.
  11. Develop improved techniques with Lab Coordinator, Team Leader or Manager – Active LEAN participant.

 

Secondary Duties:

  1. May stock and order supplies as needed.
  2. Maintain and promote clean work area(s).
  3. Assist other laboratory departments as needed.

 

Minimum Required Skills:

  1. Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, including the proper procedures in handling  chemicals and unknown environmental samples.
  2. Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills.  

Job Opening at Alpha

 If interested in finding out more about employment opportunities here at Alpha Analytical, please send an email including your resume to Lucy Higgins, HR Recruiter at [email protected].

 

  

For any other open positions, please check back for updates or view our Indeed.com company page. 

 

     

 

 

We are accepting resumes for various Chemist positions for opportunities in Q1 of 2018

Pledge To Our Clients

We Pledge:

  • To provide the highest quality data with a superior degree of integrity.
  • To conduct our work in strict accordance with all regulatory requirements - both implicit and implied.
  • To adhere to the analytical method that we reference on our report and not make self-serving, undocumented changes that sacrifice quality.
  • To deliver your data on time.
  • To provide prompt, competent and courteous service by a knowledgeable staff.
  • To assure you of a well-maintained laboratory facility with continually updated analytical instrumentation that is staffed with the most qualified personnel in the industry.
  • To be an honest and reliable business partner.
  • To provide an unsurpassed level of technical support.
  • To continue to innovate in providing accurate, labor-saving electronic data delivery, data management tools and project planning capabilities.
  • To offer products and services that represent the best overall value for the level of quality and attention to service that your projects demand.
  • To meet and/or exceed your expectations in all aspects of our relationship.

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President and COO

About Our Company

Since 1985 - Providing World Class Environmental Laboratory Solutions 

Who We Are

We are a world class environmental testing laboratory providing the highest quality and most trusted analytical testing worldwide. Our unsurpassed customer service and unequaled quality systems set us apart from the competition.

Our courier support services extend throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, the Midwest, and beyond.  

World Class Capabilities

Our capabilities include air, water and soil analysis, with particular expertise in the highly-specialized fields of sediment and tissue analysis and petroleum forensics. We support ecological and human-health risk assessments, offering nationally-recognized expertise in hydrocarbon forensics, PCB congeners, complex sediments, as well as animal and plant tissue analysis.

World Class Experts

Since 1985, Alpha Analytical has been dedicated to assembling the very best people in the business. We believe in intelligent, capable and hard-working employees who are passionate about innovating and improving how we do things and how we serve our customers. 

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you.  To learn more about Alpha Analytical’s capabilities, analytical services and support, please contact us at [email protected] or 800-624-9220.

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