Job description

BSK Associates is seeking an energetic and hardworking Analyst I for a position within the Fresno Analytical Laboratory. Celebrating more than 55 years, we are employee-owned -- and it shows. According to our engagement surveys over the years, 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 safety, teamwork, employee development, accountability, quality service, professionalism and proactivity. 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

An Analyst with experience on the ICP or ICPMS ideal. 

Sample Analysis - Performs assigned sample determination utilizing various analytical equipment, basic instrumentation 
and wet chemistry 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. 
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: 
• Ensure there is sufficient supply of consumables, including reagents, standards, disposable items, and parts. 
• Order 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. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of Associates degree in Chemistry or related Science field and 2 years’ applicable experience