Experienced ICP Environmental Chemist (Metals Chemist)

SUMMARY:

Looking for an experienced ICP/MS or OES metals specialist to join our Environmental lab.  This role is vital to ensure that the lab is able to analyze water and soil samples for metal concentrations.  The person chosen for this role will provide guidance in method development, instrument trouble shooting and maintenance.  This facility houses a significant number of instruments allowing for high volume analysis.  

 

Responsible for being a technical specialist to serve the needs of the metals department to help achieve department goals.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a technical lead to staff to include providing analytical training and maintenance training.
• Troubleshoots instrument problems and works with instrument manufacturers to revolve problems.
• Develops methods as needed to achieve evolving regulatory limits or to meet needs of new methods.
• Sets up equipment and methods for use by analytical staff
• Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing comprehensive types of SOPs and related materials.
• Provides analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff and management
• Performs data review or analysis as needed to meet customer needs
• Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry or related field, Required
• At least 5 years of experience, Required
• Experience operating and maintaining ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS, Required
• Instrument and method troubleshooting experience, Required
• Instrument maintenance experience, Required
• Training others on instrumentation, Preferred
• Method Development experience, Preferred
• Mercury analyzer experience, Preferred

Qualifications

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