Analyst I

BSK Associates; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 35,128; Part time

Job summary

BSK Associates is seeking a dedicated Analyst I to join their team in Vancouver, Washington. This part-time role (Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm-8:00 pm) involves performing sample analyses using wet chemistry techniques, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field with 0-5 years of experience. BSK offers a supportive culture and leadership focused on employee development and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Chemistry or related science field.
• 0–5 years’ experience in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to perform sample analysis using analytical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned sample determination utilizing various analytical equipment.
• Review sample work list and schedule daily work.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment regularly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Wet chemistry techniques

Data evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

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 service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, and personal accountability, which you’ll see reflected in our day‑to‑day work.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 – $25.50 paid hourly, offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.

Job Type: PART‑TIME, Monday‑Friday 3:00 pm‑8:00 pm

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 are met.

Analytical Duties

• 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 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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Chemistry or related science field.
• 0–5 years’ experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.