Analyst I

BSK Associates; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 35,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid Medical insurance

Employee and Dependent Dental and Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

ESOP and 401k plans

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A trusted engineering firm in California seeks an enthusiastic Analyst to join their team. Responsibilities include performing sample analysis using analytical equipment, reviewing work schedules, and ensuring quality control standards are met. The position requires an Associate’s degree in Chemistry or a related science field, along with 2 years of applicable experience. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay ranging from $18.50 to $25.50, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related Science field and 2 years’ applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned sample determination utilizing various analytical equipment.
• Review sample work list and schedule daily work.
• Prepare samples according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform analytical steps in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Data evaluation

Wet chemistry

Education

Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related Science

Tools

Analytical equipment

Basic instrumentation

Job description

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 55 years of excellence, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Analyst to join our Team. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in our workplace, and it shows!

What makes BSK unique?

• Welcoming and Supportive Culture: Step into a friendly, inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued, equipped with the tools you need, and free to be yourself.
• Empowering Management: Our leadership trusts you to excel in your role, is approachable, and prioritizes safety and work-life balance—values we live by, not just talk about.
• Core Values: We are guided by values of quality service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, accountability, and proactivity which you’ll see reflected in our day-to-day work.

Full-Time employees receive our comprehensive compensation package which includes 100% employer paid Medical insurance with by-up options for your dependents. Employee and Dependent Dental and Vision plans, Employee Assistance Program, ESOP and 401k plans. 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time earned on an accrued basis. The pay range for this position is $18.50-25.50 paid hourly, offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.

Role and Responsibilities

Analyst I (Chemistry)

• Sample Analysis – Perform assigned sample determination utilizing various analytical equipment, basic instrumentation and wet chemistry techniques, in accordance with standard operating procedures, including analysis, data evaluation, and reporting, ensuring that all method required quality control protocols be met.
• Review sample work list and schedule daily work, maintaining regular laboratory turn-around time including priority sample scheduling.
• Prepare samples according to standard operating procedures.
• Prepare calibration and quality control standards.
• Perform analytical steps in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Record quality control standards preparation, weight of samples, dilutions, spiked sample preparations, and analytical sequences in the appropriate logbooks/Element.
• Review results to verify that minimum quality control requirements are met, calculate results, and report results in Element.
• Submit raw data packages for approval, according to department procedures.
• Maintain quality control charts, as required by each method.
• Report analytical results and quality control data in a manner that maximizes efficiency.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment on a regular basis.
• Notify technical services and department supervisor when equipment failure occurs, or when major maintenance is required.
• Document all maintenance in appropriate logbooks.
• Ensure sufficient supply of consumables, including reagents, standards, disposable items, and parts.
• Order all required items through the supply ordering process.
• Maintain standards log book for calibration standard preparation, spiking and surrogate solutions, etc.
• Maintain method run (sequence) logs.
• Maintain sample preparation/extraction logs.
• Maintain instrument maintenance logs.
• Maintain media logs.
• Maintain refrigerators, freezers and incubators temperature logs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related Science field and 2 years’ applicable experience.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.