To fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a laboratory analyst in the Residue Department as part of a support system to the chemists performing pesticide analysis in agricultural and environmental samples according to set procedures and protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Laboratory Skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Detailed oriented/focused
• Dependable
• Quick to learn
• Self-Motivated
• Good Work Ethics

RESPONSIBLITIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Preform routine pesticide residue testing and analysis of foods and environmental samples
• Utilize analytical techniques and instrumentation such as tandem mass spectrometers in gas and liquid chromatography, single quadrupole mass spectrometers, and other specific detectors
• Perform calibration and maintenance on instruments to ensure it is operating within set guidelines
• Handle chemicals such as solvents and acids in sample extractions and reagent preparation.
• Prepare chemical reagents and pesticide solutions as required in the analysis.
• Resolve/separate, identify and quantify unknowns and target compounds accurately by utilizing available instrumentation
• Verify and validate new analytical methods especially for non-routine work
• Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods.
• Follow & perform Quality Control (QC) procedures - run QC samples as described in the QC schedule.
• Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods
• Utilize good laboratory practices and safety within the laboratory.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field
• Knowledge of LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC
• Excellent Math and computer skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Clean DMV record
• Open and flexible work schedule, including late evenings, weekends and/or overtimes

$22-24 an hour based on experience.

Shift needed is Tuesday-Friday 2 pm-11 pm Saturday 9 am-6 pm