Chemist - Environmental Laboratory

Hawk Mountain Labs Inc; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid time off

Casual dress

Job summary

HawkMtn Labs, Inc. near Hazleton, PA, seeks an Analytical Chemist for its environmental analytical laboratory, applying EPA methodologies to drinking water, wastewater, and solid/hazardous waste analysis, using GC, GC-MS, ICP and related data systems.

The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree in chemistry or related field, at least 3 years of hands-on lab experience, and the ability to perform method development and instrument maintenance while upholding safety and quality practices.

Qualifications

• 4 year BA or BS Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 3 year working experience and knowledge of EPA methodologies for drinking water, wastewater, solids & hazardous waste.
• Degreed Chemist with analytical experience in an environmental lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples according to approved test methods.
• Train and become competent on GC, GC-MS, ICP and data systems.
• Perform instrument maintenance and repair as needed.
• Utilize LIMS to generate work lists and track status.
• Prepare analytical standards and maintain documentation.
• Follow SOPs, quality control measures and safety practices.
• Develop new methods and test implementations.
• Assist with client inquiries and ensure hold times are met.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Environmental lab experience

GC

GC-MS

ICP

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GC

GC-MS

ICP

Job description

Immediate Opening: Chemist - Environmental Analytical Laboratory

Feeling lost in the big corporate structure ????

HawkMtn Labs, Inc. (HML), an established and respected environmental analytical testing laboratory located near Hazleton Pennsylvania, has an immediate opening for an experienced Analytical Chemist.

Successful candidates must have the following or comparable experience:

Qualifications

4 year BA or BS Degree in Chemistry or related field

Minimum 3 year working experience and knowledge of relative EPA Methodologies for the analysis of Drinking Water, Wastewater, Solid & Hazardous Waste.

Requirements

Degreed Chemist, experienced in Analytical Analysis in an Environmental Laboratory setting.

Minimum 3 year working knowledge and Environmental Analytical Experience in one or more of the following: GC, GC-MS Systems, ICP, and instrument specific data systems.

DUTIES

• Prepare and analyze samples according to approved test methods
• Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, ICP and instrument specific data systems.
• Perform basic and complex instrument or equipment maintenance and repair as needed
• Utilize LIMS functions including generating work lists, obtaining and updating job status and approval
• Perform analytical standard preparation
• Maintain all required documentation with accuracy and clarity
• Read, understand and perform all applicable laboratory SOPs as written.
• Perform initial and annual Demonstration of Capability.
• Maintain familiarity with quality control measures and calculations required for applicable methods.
• Follow all company Safety, Ethics and Quality practices.
• Ability to perform advanced method development tasks including new test implementation
• Completely familiar with the instrumentation, equipment and software in the laboratory
• Completely familiar with all analytical techniques and protocols in their designated department.
• Assist with client inquiries as needed.
• Verify that all samples are extracted and /or analyzed within required hold times.

This position is Full Time, Monday through Friday 1st shift, with overtime as needed.

HawkMtn Labs offers a Competitive Salary and Benefit Package including Medical, Dental & Vision, Paid Holidays, Company Matched 401K, Paid Time Off and Casual Dress Environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

HawkMtn Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer