Description

• Temporary position for a Laboratory Technician (GC/GC-MS Analyst) in a state-certified environmental testing laboratory.
• Tune, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on GC and GC/MS instrumentation.
• Prepare and analyze drinking water samples by GC-ECD per EPA Method 504.1.
• Analyze drinking water samples for volatile organics by GC/MS per EPA Method 524.2.
• Review, finalize and submit analytical data for approval within required sample turnaround times.
• Follow laboratory SOPs, QA/QC protocols and safety requirements.
• Support general lab operations, including glassware cleaning and sample disposal.

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science or related science.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience in chemical testing of drinking water, non-potable water, solids, chemical materials, air or emissions, or biological tissue.
• Minimum 6 months of hands-on GC/MS instrumental analysis.
• Recognized NJDEP GC/MS operator, or meets operator qualifications under N.J.A.C. 7:18-2.10.
• Documented completion of a formal GC/MS training course.
• Experience running EPA Methods 504.1 and 524.2 a plus.
• Experience with major-vendor GC and GC/MS platforms a plus.
• Experience with chromatography data system (CDS) and GC/MS acquisition and processing software a plus.
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