Analytical Chemist

The Analytical Chemist is responsible for overall quality control of toll manufactured materials, testing, data management, sample oversight and guidance in a laboratory/office setting, 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

• Responsible for ensuring quality control measures are in place, understood and followed at all times. 
• Responsible for approving, generating and maintaining Certificates of Analysis and USMCA Certificates.
• Data management - responsible for acquiring, validating, and maintaining data for the lab.   
• Provide sample department oversight and guidance as necessary.  
• Perform biological testing (counts for wet and dry biological products). 
• Set up and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control. 
• Ensure safety procedures and housekeeping are maintained to protect yourself, co-workers, and the environment. 
• Perform, interpret, and record quality control data.  Record corrective actions where appropriate. 
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation as needed. 
• Responsible for updating QC documentation, recording analysis and calibration results.
• General lab duties including clean-up, maintenance of equipment, track and order chemicals and disposables used in the lab.
• Data processing and documentation using common software tools such as Excel, PowerPoint as well as Datacor/Chempax and eChempax.
• Support and lead by example Barentz’culture, values and fundamentals.  
• Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities including, but not limited to, formal as well as informal training.

• Perform other duties as requested. 

 Qualifications

• University or College degree, preferably in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Etc., or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 
• Minimum 1 year of previous experience in a laboratory setting. 
• Demonstrated organizational, complex problem-solving, and analytical skills. 
• Must be self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook.  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed. 
• Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point. 
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals.  
• Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset.