Analytical Chemist I - ICP/MS & Polymer Analysis

First Solar; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a laboratory analyst to conduct routine analysis in support of recycling, wastewater, raw material production, procurement, and refinement. Responsibilities include sampling, instrumentation operation and maintenance, data management, and maintaining a clean lab environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree in chemistry or related field, with a BA/BS preferred, and at least 3 years in an analytical lab.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry or closely related field required.
• BA or BS in chemistry or closely related field preferred.
• Coursework in analytical chemistry, polymers, and inorganic or solid-state chemistry preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory environment or academic equivalent experience required.
• Experience in an environment involving polymer analysis, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analysis, under supervision, of materials using defined methods.
• Operate and maintain ICP OES and/or MS instrumentation or equivalent instrumentation.
• Keep complete and accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Manage data including transcription to spreadsheets and other software.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment to protect sample integrity.
• Work safely at all times and report safety issues to management.
• Contribute to development of new analytical methods.
• Conduct projects to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding/removing waste.

Skills

Chemical analysis

ICP analysis

Polymer characterization

Sample preparation

Data management

Safety awareness

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical reasoning

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or closely related field

BA or BS in chemistry or closely related field

Analytical chemistry, polymers, inorganic or solid-state chemistry coursework

Tools

ICP OES instrumentation

MS Office suite

JMP

Job description

First Solar is seeking a laboratory analyst to conduct routine analysis in support of recycling, wastewater, raw material production, procurement, and refinement. Responsibilities include sampling, instrumentation operation and maintenance, data management, and maintaining a clean lab environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree in chemistry or related field, with a BA/BS preferred, and at least 3 years in an analytical lab.