Analyst I - Novi, MI

Bureau Veritas•Novi, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. Job Description – Analyst 1 Perform routine and complex sample preparation and instrument analysis with minimal supervision while meeting required turnaround times after required training has been completed Complete independent post-analysis data processing including data review and interpretation for quality control issues prior to release to clients, uploading to appropriate laboratory information management systems, and process-compliant processing of data prior to release to clients Perform peer review of analytical data generated from other analysts prior to release to clients to screen quality control issues Successfully complete a published training process for sample preparation, analysis, and data processing Ensure requirements are met for initial demonstrations of competency in terms of both processing and expected outcome Independently determine required workload for sample processing determined from a laboratory inventory management system and successfully multi-task and prioritize workload accordingly Work closely with other analysts within the laboratory to complete sample preparation/analytical tasks to maintain laboratory-wide turnaround times as appropriate Perform work of required quality and quantity as to meet laboratory/quality benchmarks verifiable by statistical analysis. Perform simple routine maintenance on the instrumentation they have been trained Demonstrate independent analytical problem solving and process improvement, including investigatory work regarding quality control issues Follow safety requirements including the appropriate use of safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats Execute and maintain proper laboratory workspace hygiene daily Adhere to company procedures and policies Perform other duties as requested where appropriate given demonstrated skill/training Be able to perform tasks standing and/or sitting for multiple hours as necessary given on-site needs for work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science field with some applicable analytical experience

Nice To Haves

The ability to follow established protocols for analysis and safety.
Comfort working with/around concentrated acids and using required PPE.
Availability for overtime work on evenings and weekends to meet client workload demands.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Willingness to cross-train in other laboratory departments, as needed.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Preparation of samples using concentrated and dilute acids and analysis of samples using any of the following: IC Spectrophotometry, ISE, and UV/Vis.
Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: analytical balances, pipettes, chemical exhaust hoods, and laboratory ovens/furnaces.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex sample preparation and instrument analysis with minimal supervision while meeting required turnaround times after required training has been completed
Complete independent post-analysis data processing including data review and interpretation for quality control issues prior to release to clients, uploading to appropriate laboratory information management systems, and process-compliant processing of data prior to release to clients
Perform peer review of analytical data generated from other analysts prior to release to clients to screen quality control issues
Successfully complete a published training process for sample preparation, analysis, and data processing
Ensure requirements are met for initial demonstrations of competency in terms of both processing and expected outcome
Independently determine required workload for sample processing determined from a laboratory inventory management system and successfully multi-task and prioritize workload accordingly
Work closely with other analysts within the laboratory to complete sample preparation/analytical tasks to maintain laboratory-wide turnaround times as appropriate
Perform work of required quality and quantity as to meet laboratory/quality benchmarks verifiable by statistical analysis.
Perform simple routine maintenance on the instrumentation they have been trained
Demonstrate independent analytical problem solving and process improvement, including investigatory work regarding quality control issues
Follow safety requirements including the appropriate use of safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats
Execute and maintain proper laboratory workspace hygiene daily
Adhere to company procedures and policies
Perform other duties as requested where appropriate given demonstrated skill/training
Be able to perform tasks standing and/or sitting for multiple hours as necessary given on-site needs for work.