What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Analyst/Chemist position at Mabbett & Associates, Inc.?
Description
Mabbett & Associates, Inc. (Mabbett®) is seeking an experienced laboratory analyst to join our team. Responsibilities will include processing and assembling data including primary and secondary reviews, and reporting findings to data users. As an ideal candidate, you have proven experience maintaining lab equipment, testing and analyzing samples, and following scientific best practices.
Typical duties and responsibilities
- Maintain a clean laboratory area by following all laboratory contamination procedures
- Perform formal chain-of-custody sample receipt, verification of sample information and logging of samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Perform sample preparation on soil and preservation and aliquoting of water samples prior to analysis
- Perform chemical tests on materials and samples as requested or assigned, including alpha spectrometry, gamma spectroscopy and gross alpha/beta counting by gas flow proportional counters
- Prepare reagents as needed for the chemical separation processes
- Manage inventory and supplies
- Calibrate and clean equipment and replace worn or broken parts to ensure equipment functions properly
- Adhere to safety standards and regulations, including radiation and chemical safety procedures
- Willing to work on other projects, to include occasional travel to set up and support laboratory operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or relevant field preferred
- 2-4 years experience in lab environment or related field
- Solid analytical skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong computer skills
- Strong communication skills (oral, written, as well as hearing)
- Good time management skills
- Ability to operate electrical and non-electrical laboratory equipment
- Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances, such as flammable liquids and biohazards
- May be required to drive a vehicle (car, truck, and/or van)
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, successfully pass a pre-employment background check, and drug screen that would test for cannabis and other regulated substances under Federal Law.