Chemist - Trace

Now offering a $2,000 sign on bonus (external applicants only).

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing, using manual procedures as well as operating various laboratory equipment and automated analyzer systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and both all applicable departmental/company policies & procedures, and all local, state, and federal laws & regulations.


* Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.


* Performs routine laboratory protocols; pipetting, measuring, and pouring of samples.


* May perform principal duties and responsibilities of all levels of Laboratory Assistants.


* Responsible for daily/routine instrumental and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, under general supervision.


* Works with service engineers during extensive troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, or service calls.


* Follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.


* Under general supervision by Lab Supervisor/Manager, preforms sample preparation, quality controls, instrumental preparation and calibrations, testing, data review of various clinical and environmental tests, and identification of specimens flagged for repeated analysis, as directed within departmental SOPs and applicable state and private regulatory agencies.


* Responsible for all aspects of water testing according to ELAP program.


* Approves environmental analysis results; After data review, submits clinical results to MLS or Lab Supervisor for approval.


* Documents daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and maintenance procedures as assigned.


* Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, and report said documentation to Lab Supervisor for proper record keeping.


* Performs specimen handling for inter-laboratory tests.


* Fully understands policies and procedures prior to performing proficiency testing.


* Provides mentorship and training of Lab Assistants.


* May coordinate and assist in the work activities of Lab Assistants as directed.


* Performs routine monitoring of reagents, chemicals, equipment consumables, and other necessary lab supplies.


* May assist in potential future method development under supervision of Lab Supervisor/Manager.


* Builds stable working relationships internally.


* Complies with all laboratory safety protocols, including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper laboratory techniques, disposal of biohazard, etc.

  


* Assists Lab Supervisor with proper records keeping practices, as directed.


* Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary....