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Creedence Energy Services is an oil and gas chemical company servicing the Bakken and Permian basins. We deliver robust production chemical programs formulated by our experienced technical team. Creedence has an opening for an Analytical Specialist in our state-of-the-art laboratory located in Williston, ND. We are looking for safety-focused team players to join our team!
Job Title: Analytical Specialist
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt, salaried
Job Summary Responsible for ensuring data integrity for laboratory operations.
Expectations Expected to follow established procedures, formulate best practices, and comply with safety regulations. Must be able to work at a fast pace. Self-motivated, organized, and effective communicator. Given initial parameters but works independently. Proper use of safety equipment and protective gear. Expected to help train new laboratory personnel. In absence of Laboratory Manager, will serve as department lead.
Essential Duties – other duties as assigned
- Authenticate, analyze, and interpret data and report results
- Operating lab equipment (ICP-OES, FTIR, and other equipment)
- Assist with development, and enhancement, of laboratory database
- Collaborate with Technical Team and Account Management to develop methodology and carry out special projects as needed
- Assist with training new laboratory personnel
- Work with Laboratory Manager to develop daily schedule for laboratory personnel
- Conduct water analyses
- Perform quality control tests
- Responsible for testing and calibration of laboratory instrumentation
- Oversee logs for instrument maintenance
- Maintain clean and safe workspace
- Recognize and report safety issues
Only the most critical duties are listed. There are other duties expected, as assigned or necessary for efficient operations.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in stem field required. Knowledge of database management and coding languages preferred. At least one year of laboratory experience required. Previous experience with ICP-OES, Spectroscopy, Spectrophotometry, and Titrations preferred.
Certifications/Licenses: None required.
Physical Requirements – Lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds chest high, short distances. Must be able to reach, push, pull, and grasp with arms and hands. Will require daily standing, crouching and/or kneeling, sitting, and walking. Must be able to talk, hear, see and smell.
Work Environment – Indoor laboratory conditions to include potential exposure to harmful chemicals, dust, odors, fumes, oil and gases, although this type of work is conducted under a fume hood. Noise level is typically moderate, occasionally loud.
Language Skills: Ability to read, interpret and understand documents such as safety rules, safety data sheets (SDS’s), operating instructions and procedure manual. English language fluency in reading, writing and speaking.
Computer Skills – Efficiently navigate a web browser, mobile applications, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Word, SharePoint, and Access), and electronic timesheets. Proficient in database management, designing dashboards and synthesizing data.
Work Ethic – Be trustworthy, dependable, respectful, and truthful with a commitment to safety and excellent customer service. Follow policies and procedures and take responsibility for your own actions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Must Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test