SCIENTIST - ANALYTICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

Who We Are:

The Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Department provides analytical services in the areas of organic, inorganic, general, and radionuclide chemistries.

Objectives of this Role:

• Provide analytical and laboratory support according to established methods and procedures for a variety of programs.
• Organize and schedule tasks to meet requirements for several concurrent projects.
• Perform preparation processes, including extractions and digestions on various sample types.
• Assist senior scientists in the development, setup, and performance of non-routine, specialty analyses.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including basic troubleshooting.
• Perform tests on client supplied samples, some hazardous and/or radioactive, according to laboratory procedures.
• Interpret and evaluate the test results and generate data reports.
• Prepare reference standards and client supplied samples for analyses.
• Setup and perform various chemical experiments, laboratory functions, and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of laboratory records.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Follow quality policies and safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors with a 3.00 GPA in Chemistry degree; directly related degrees with appropriate related experience may be considered.
• 1 years: Hands-on Environmental or Analytical Laboratory Experience, or other related lab experience with GC, GC/MS, HRMS, HPLC, LC/MS, ICP-AES, and/or ICP-MS
• Strong math, organizational, and communication skills
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when necessary to meet workload demands and deadlines
• A valid/clear driver's license is required

Special Requirements:

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace