Analyst I

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plans

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

BSK Associates, located in Sacramento, California, is seeking a full-time Analyst to join our team. The role requires an associate's degree in chemistry or a related field and at least two years of relevant experience.

The Analyst will perform sample analysis and maintain high quality control standards while ensuring fast laboratory turnaround times. A comprehensive compensation package is offered including employer-paid medical insurance, vacation, and a pay range of $18.50–$25.50 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ applicable experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Ability to perform wet chemistry techniques and utilize various analytical equipment.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned sample determination using analytical equipment.
• Maintain quality control protocols and document results.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry or related science

Tools

Analytical equipment

Basic instrumentation

Job description

Join Our Team as an Analyst!

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 60 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 options for dependents, employee and dependent dental and vision plans, employee assistance program, ESOP and 401(k) plans. Eight paid holidays, paid sick and paid vacation time earned on an accrued basis. The pay range for this position is $18.50–$25.50 per hour, offers will be based on the successful candidate’s experience.

Role and Responsibilities

Analyst I (Chemistry)

Sample Analysis - Performs 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.

Analytical duties may include:

• Reviewing sample work list and scheduling daily work, maintaining regular laboratory turn‑around time including priority sample scheduling.
• Preparing samples according to standard operating procedures.
• Preparing calibration and quality control standards.
• Perform analytic steps in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Record quality control standards preparation, weight of samples, dilutions, spiked sample preparations, and analytic 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 analytic results and quality control data in a manner that maximizes efficiency.

Maintain equipment:

• 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.

Supplies:

• Ensure there is sufficient supply of consumables, including reagents, standards, disposable items, and parts.
• Order all required items through the supply ordering process.

Documentation used (when applicable):

• Standards log book for calibration standard preparation, spiking and surrogate solutions, etc.
• Method Run (sequence) logs.
• Sample preparation/extraction logs.
• Instrument maintenance logs.
• Media logs.
• Refrigerators, freezers, and incubators temperature logs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in chemistry or related science field and 2 years’ applicable experience.

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