What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analytical Chemist position at AIH LABORATORY INC?
Department: Admin
• Performs activities in the laboratory and the field involving the analyses and recommendation for the treatment of drinking and wastewater supplies
• Maintains and performs quality assurance/quality control
• Operates simple and sophisticated laboratory equipment
• Compiles data and prepares findings
• Generates reports
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of analytical chemistry experience.
• May develop programs and procedures
• May monitor efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Operates analytical instrumentation (i.e. GC, AA, UV-Vis, ICP, ICP-MS).Provides ongoing feedback, development, and performance reviews of staff.
• Initiates and performs operations projects involving water quality
• Prepares special and standard reagents and solutions for use in chemical testing
• Utilizes wet chemistry, ICP-MS, atomic absorption, gas chromatography, etc., in performing analyses
• Prepares reports and maintains records of findings and recommendations
• Performs tasks and duties as assigned. Contact us for a complete job description.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs
Qualifications:
- Four year college degree in chemistry or related field Required
- Professional Experience in a chemistry position
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
- CA State Drivers license and good driving record Preferred not required.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle of van size for deliveries and pick-ups for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use software applications including MS Word and Excel to perform Data Entry
- The ability to provide excellent customer service and handle client telephone calls in a courteous manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have accurate data entry skills
- A minimum typing speed of 40-45 WPM
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Must have strong problem solving skills
- Requires a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Requires the ability to use computer, keyboard, and operate office equipment.
- Regular activities include frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting and climbing stairs
- Requires close visual acuity for viewing a computer screen and reading, preparing and analyzing data
- Ability to speak, hear, and communicate clearly while handling telephone calls and customer requests
- Requires repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers for typing at a standard keyboard
- The ability to lift 30 pounds on a frequent basis.