Environmental Chemistry Analyst ll

Microbac Laboratories, Inc; Marshall Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off incl. vacation/holidays

Flextime

Wellness program

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm serving clients nationwide, including life science, food and environmental industries.

The Analyst II role conducts standard chemical and/or biological tests and analyzes results to determine composition and properties, with responsibility for ensuring SOP alignment and data accuracy. Based in an accredited laboratory, the position involves data review, peer review, and potential QA collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2+ years of lab experience, or 6+ years with no degree.
• At least 2 years of professional ICP-OES and ICP-MS experience.
• Strong understanding of laboratory principles, terminology, practices and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret data, record observations, prepare reports, and perform peer review.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, media, and samples for analyses.
• Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples.
• Perform equipment and instrumentation setup.
• Accurately record observations and data; perform data interpretation and peer review.
• Maintain logs, notebooks and equipment records; enter data into LIMS.
• Assist QA with SOPs and engage in peer reviews.
• May assist in test method development with guidance.
• Address sample backlog and maintain data integrity.

Skills

ICP-OES experience

ICP-MS experience

Data interpretation

Laboratory equipment handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related science

2+ years of lab experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you!

We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

The Analyst II, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for conducting standard chemical and/or biological tests and analyzing results to determine composition, reactions, and chemical and/or physical properties of a variety of sample types. The position may also review processes and perform data review to ensure alignment with established SOPs and accuracy. Limited exercise of judgement and detailed work procedures required for more complex methods and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Following established SOP's and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, prepare and process samples, and collect information about the composition of substances to support the analytical testing needs of clients, for such purposes as quantitative analysis, and product development
• Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, media, and samples for sample analyses
• Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples
• Perform equipment and instrumentation set up
• Accurately record observations and data and basic interpretation of data
• Maintain the integrity of procedures and record professional activity for peer review
• Monitor and address sample backlog issues
• Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
• Comply with and promote Safety, and Quality programs
• Perform peer review and work with the QA team to maintain up to date SOPs
• Perform advance level sample analysis
• Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation issues
• Investigate and address inconsistencies with data output
• May be involved in test method development with guidance
• Accurately record observations and data, and interpret results
• Maintain the integrity of procedures
• Create data reports; Review data and reports for accuracy; perform peer reviews
• May be asked to perform duties of a Technical Manager or Study Manager
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution in a related in a related field of applied science; plus, two or more years of related experience; or six plus years of related laboratory experience with no degree. Must have 24 semester credits in Chemistry.
• Must have at least two years or professional experience with ICP-OES and ICP-MS technologies.
• Strong understanding of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
• Ability to interpret data, record observations, prepare reports, and perform peer review
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to understand and adhere to established SOPs

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.

OTHER:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Employment is at-will. Microbac, promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.