BSK Associates is seeking an energetic and hardworking Analyst II out of the Fresno Analytical Laboratory. Celebrating more than 55 years, we are employee-owned - and it shows. According to our 2021 engagement survey, more than 81% of BSK employees say this is a GREAT place to work. What makes us so special? Our very friendly environment where you will feel welcome, have the tools to do your job and be able to be yourself. Management that trusts you to do your job well, is approachable and knows that safety and life/work balance are more than words. An organization that revolves around our values of service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, and personal accountability. You will be living these values every day. If you have the qualifications described in this job description and are excited about joining our team, attach your resume.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sample Analysis - Performs assigned sample determination utilizing various (GC, GC/MS, AA, ICP, ICPMS, IC, or HPLC) techniques, in accordance with standard operating procedures, including analysis, data evaluation, and reporting, ensuring that all method required quality control protocols be met.

Analytical duties may include: Reviewing sample work list and scheduling daily work, maintaining regular laboratory turn-around time including priority sample scheduling. Preparing samples according to standard operating procedures. Preparing calibration and quality control standards. Perform analytical steps in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Record quality control standards preparation, weight of samples, dilutions, spiked sample preparations, and analytical sequences in the appropriate logbooks/Element.

Review results to verify that minimum quality control requirements are met, calculate results, and report results in Element. Submit raw data packages for approval, according to department procedures.

Maintain quality control charts, as required by each method.

Report analytical results and quality control data in a manner that maximizes efficiency.

Troubleshooting:

Perform preliminary trouble-shooting functions when analyses and/or equipment fail to meet normal operational standards.

Record all scheduled and unscheduled repairs, including nature of trouble (symptoms), diagnostic steps, resolution and apparent prevention steps. Notifies technical services and department supervisor of unresolved problems.

Analytical methods improvement:

Under the direction of supervisor, improves existing methods when necessary, which could include: improving detection limits, increasing precision, increasing efficiency, decreasing consumable reagents, utilizing disposable lab ware, improving data handling.

Develops new methods under the direction of department supervisor and Senior Chemists. Ensures any method improvements and changes are included in standard operating procedures before analyzing samples Chemist and

Technician support:

Serves as mentor to chemists and technicians.

Provides training of methods for chemists.

Maintain equipment:

Maintain instrumentation and equipment on a regular basis.

Notify technical services and department supervisor when equipment failure occurs, or when major maintenance is required.

Document all maintenance in appropriate logbooks.

Supplies:

Ensures there is sufficient supply of consumables, including reagents, standards, disposable items,and service parts.

Orders all required items through the supply ordering process.

Documentation used (when applicable):

Standards log book for calibration standard preparation, spiking and surrogate solutions, etc. Method Run (sequence) logs Sample preparation/extraction logs Instrument maintenance logs Media logs Refrigerators, freezers and incubators temperature logs.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related Science field

3 - 6 years' experience

Preferred Skills/Attributes Microsoft (Excel & Word), computer oriented Excellent oral, written skills

Preferred Skills/Attributes

Microsoft (Excel & Word), computer oriented

Excellent oral, written skills

Team player