Chemist I

Canal Analytical & Environmental Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

Chemist I

I.

OVERVIEW

The primary job function is to perform EPA-compliant chemical testing of various environmental water, wastewater, soil, and solid waste samples and ASTM-compliant testing of various industrial chemicals with detailed documentation of results.

Using analytic methods, quantify the composition of product mixtures.

As these activities require the knowledge base and training commensurate with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a chemistry-related major, this is a professional, salaried, full-time, day-shift position.

II.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Execute safe and effective handling and storage techniques for materials used.

2.

Perform established experimental methods, following detailed instructions.

3.

Prepare reports on experiments and quality control and submit documentation for approval.

4.

Ensure the highest level of safety, quality and efficiency is maintained.

III.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Perform timely and accurate analysis of industrial wastewater samples and terminal chemical samples in accordance with laboratory, EPA, and ASTM procedures.

2.

Demonstrate continued analytical competence by completing and documenting, with acceptable results, all required QC measurements for all analysis performed in the laboratory.

3.

Read and maintain a practical knowledge and understanding of the original EPA and ASTM methods upon which the laboratory procedures are based.

4.

Properly document, date, and sign all analytical work according to EPA requirements, ASTM recommendations, and laboratory procedures.

5.

Recognize and immediately report analysis irregularities to supervisors.  Participate in remediation as required.

6.

Coordinate with other chemists in the laboratory to assure all analyses are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

7.

Become knowledgeable of, and participate in, the laboratory and terminal HSSE programs.

8.

Comply with OSHA and laboratory requirements for maintaining a safe work environment and execution of safe work practices.  Participate actively in the compliance programs.

9.

Comply with EPA and laboratory requirements for laboratory waste disposal.

10.

Learn complex wet and instrumental analytical testing methods for environmental and raw material samples from written and/or verbal instruction.

11.

Understand technical writing and apply gained knowledge to analytical procedures and techniques.

12.

Recognize irregularities in analysis behavior due to interferences in the sample and irregularities in instrument behavior due to improper set-up or operation.

13.

Accurately represent, in both written and verbal presentation, relevant observations made in the conduct of an analysis.

14.

Perform basic statistical calculations, including mean, standard deviation, t-test, and linear regression, and understand their meaning and application with respect to accuracy and precision.

15.

Ability to accurately enter data in L...