Chemist I Wet Chem

Nsl Analytical Services•Warrensville Heights, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist I Wet Chem position at NSL Analytical involves analyzing a wide variety of samples using Classical Wet Chemistry, Ion Chromatography, and Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption. The role requires performing chemical tests, basic instrument maintenance, recommending method updates, interpreting test data, and entering results into the LIMS database. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, adherence to quality and safety standards, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The chemist will perform the entire analytical process for fundamental analysis without supervisory intervention in their primary area of expertise and identify analytical problems that occur during testing.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a science related field requiring a minimum of one year of Chemistry curriculum plus 2 years of lab experience or a minimum of four years lab experience as reviewed and approved at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Knowledge of accepted quality assurance/quality control procedures used in chemical analysis.
Knowledge of laboratory safety and approved chemical disposal practices.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the operation and care of specialized laboratory equipment.
Ability to follow established methods and procedures.
Willingness to learn new tasks.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and multi-task.
Ability to work independently as well as be a member of a cohesive team.
Positive attitude.
Ability to accept feedback and make adjustments when necessary.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Analytical Instrumental experience on Ion Chromatography (IC) and/or CVAA Instruments a plus
Sample preparation experience a plus

Responsibilities

Performs chemical tests of samples using wet Chemistry, and Ion Chromatography, CVAA instrumentation and apparatus.
Performs basic instrument maintenance as detailed in the method.
Recommends methods and procedures update used in material analysis.
Interprets test data and final results.
Follows quality protocol as outlined in the methods or company SOP’s quality.
Enters test results into the Lab Information Management System (LIMS) database.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to maintain quality assurance of results and seamless customer service.
Able to select and apply general and specialized methods, techniques, and instruments commonly used in the laboratory.
Analyzes a wide variety of samples for which there are standard or established methods or analysis or for which the adaptation of standards is obvious.
Performs entire analytical process of fundamental analysis without supervisory intervention in primary area of expertise.
Identifies analytical problems that occur during testing of samples.
Ensures safety standards are maintained.
Prepares written notes specific to problems on analysis.
Adheres to quality and safety standards.
Special projects and/or duties as assigned.