What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Chemist II position at Smithers?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Collecting, receiving, labeling, and/or analyzing samples using the appropriate testing equipment, in accordance with Smithers CTS OH procedures and state guidelines
- Performing analytical testing with SME supervision using instrumentation and procedures including, but not limited to, HPLC, LCMS/MS, ICP-MS, GC-MS, microbiological testing, wet chemistry techniques and extractions, and minor lab equipment
- Recording all experimental data and test results accurately in lab notebooks and LIMS systems
- Organizing and storing all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions
- Ensuring that safety guidelines are followed within the laboratory
- Maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
- Cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment
- Performing inventory checks and reporting counts to Lab Manager/Lab Director as assigned
- Performing sample intake duties as assigned
- Performing other minor duties as assigned by management, such as sample disposal and lab/facility cleaning
