Analytical Laboratory Analyst

HAZEN RESEARCH; Colorado; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

PTO

Job summary

Hazen Research, Inc. seeks an analytical laboratory analyst to follow SOPs with precision and communicate effectively within a team.

The role emphasizes hard work, attention to detail, and reliability in a multidisciplinary R&D setting. Responsibilities include performing ion chromatography, fuels analysis, sample dissolution, and various instrumental analyses (ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, Flame AA), as well as wet chemistry work, calibration, data verification, and contributing to bench and pilot scale

Qualifications

• 2–4 year degree in chemistry or related field required.
• Experience in a laboratory and with instrumentation is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel and Word) is expected.
• Experience with wet chemical analyses (digestions, titrations) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ion chromatography and fuels analysis.
• Prepare samples using acid digestion and fusion methods.
• Conduct instrumental analysis on inorganic samples (Flame AA, IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS).
• Perform wet chemical analyses (leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, gravimetric, ISE).
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organize workspace, and perform instrument maintenance.
• Prepare and verify standards and calibrations; initial data verification and review.
• Assist in constructing bench and pilot scale systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Education

2–4 year degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Hazen Research, Inc. is an independent industrial research and development (R&D) company specializing in the mining, chemical, energy, and environmental industries worldwide since 1961. Our 18 building, 14 acre campus in Golden,

Colorado, houses multiple laboratory and pilot plant facilities to support our R&D work across multiple disciplines. The facility is operated by a staff of over 100 engineers, chemists, technicians, and support personnel.

Position Description:

We are seeking applicants for analytical laboratory analyst positions. The successful candidate will have the ability to strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) encompassing a variety of procedures, with a commitment to detail and accuracy is a requirement of this position. As analysts work closely with each other, other lab staff, and lab management in a professional work environment, reliability and a well-developed ability to communicate both orally and written, are required.

Typical functions include:

• Ion Chromatography
• Fuels Analysis
• Sample dissolutions using acid and fusion methods.
• Instrumental analysis on inorganic samples including Flame AA, IC, ICP-OES,ICP-MS, Leco instrumentation, and titration instruments
• Wet chemical analyses such as leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, gravimetric analyses, ISE analysis, and other methods
• Lab cleanup and organization
• Instrument maintenance
• Making/verifying standards and calibrations
• Performing initial data verification and review
• Construct bench and pilot scale systems

For consideration of the position, candidates must have a working understanding of fundamental chemistry concepts to safely handle tasks associated with high accuracy chemical analysis. Candidates must be able to follow operating procedures and adhere to good lab practice principles with a commitment to detail and accuracy. Preference will be given to candidates with working experience in inorganic analytical chemistry laboratories. This is a full time position of 40+ hours a week, with the possibility of overtime.

Schedule:

• Usually Monday-Friday 8-hr days
• Occasional longer hours, nights shifts and weekend work

Qualifications:

• 2 – 4 year degree in chemistry or in related experience
• Previous Laboratory and Instrumentation Experience is required
• Familiar with MS Office (specifically Excel and Word)
• Wet Chemical analysis experience such as Digestions, Titrations, etc.

• Hazen Research, Inc. offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, and PTO.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Minority/ Females/ Disabled/ Veterans/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/
Religion/ National Origin.