Lead Laboratory Analyst
Dayton, OH

 Valicor is a growing, full-service environmental company with locations throughout the Midwest and the South. Through state-of-the-art solutions, Valicor treats millions of gallons of wastewater annually, and services a wide variety of materials. As an ISO 14001 certified organization, Valicor takes great pride in its environmental compliance process.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of lab technicians to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely.
• Develop and maintain quality control practices.
• Assist in method development and troubleshooting.
• Properly receive and log all incoming samples.
• Follow standard operating procedures for all testing parameters.
• Prepares standards and reagents required for proper calibration of instrumentation.
• Perform laboratory instrument calibrations and routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs of laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepares analytical reports and properly communicates any off-spec results with management.
• Conduct inventory and/or purchasing of laboratory consumables.
• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned. 
• Properly move and handle compressed gas cylinders.
• Participate in quarterly laboratory safety audits.
• Adhere to all applicable Health and Safety rules and regulations within the facility and laboratory. Wear PPE as required by the facility.
• Function in an industrial environment adjacent to plant operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Laboratory Safety & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Knowledge of gas chromatography (GC using ECD/MS), inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES), physical testing, flash point testing, etc.
• Experience with EPA and other regulatory methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Experience with Chromeleon, ChemStation, and Qtegra software preferred but not required.

Basic Requirements and Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience working in a laboratory environment.
• >1 year experience instrument maintenance.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, preferred.
• Work hours: 9 am – 5 pm, may vary upon request.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift, if needed.

Valicor offers competitive pay based on experience and a great "Referral Program". Benefits package includes medical/dental, paid holidays and time off, short-term disability, long-term disability, matching 401k, and life insurance.

Valicor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.