Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory (Chromatography)

SGS•Lincolnshire, IL

About The Position

The Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes. Under general supervision conducts mostly routine and moderate complex sample analysis, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Conducts mostly routine and moderate complexity analytical studies of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols Prepares, submits, and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation, and other projects Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments/equipment Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other operating, safety, and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies Provides technical training, advice, and support to Analysts in data analysis May be involved in the investigation, preparation of the response, and in follows-up on client inquiries and complaints as needed May provide technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting, or technical inquiries Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations Manages multiple projects as assigned Maintains Laboratory Notebook Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline 5+ years of laboratory experience in chromatography
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline 2+ experience in chromatography

Responsibilities

Conducts mostly routine and moderate complex sample analysis, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Conducts mostly routine and moderate complexity analytical studies of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols
Prepares, submits, and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation, and other projects
Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments/equipment
Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other operating, safety, and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies
Provides technical training, advice, and support to Analysts in data analysis
May be involved in the investigation, preparation of the response, and in follows-up on client inquiries and complaints as needed
May provide technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting, or technical inquiries
Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations
Manages multiple projects as assigned
Maintains Laboratory Notebook
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned