Chemist II AC

NSL ANALYTICAL SERVICES•Warrensville Heights, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT YOU You love using your technical expertise to produce high quality, precise work. You are a team player and enjoy providing highly precise work to others in an environment with a supportive management structure. You thrive when you have a steady workflow of tasks and methodical output to meet deadlines consistently. You perform best above when above average attention to detail, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time are required. You are a methodical in your work and prefer to complete one set of tasks/procedures fully before initiating a new task. You are known for focused, consistent, accurate, and high-quality work outputs. ABOUT US We are NSL Analytical! We are a materials testing lab that provides repeatable, accurate results to help our customers render high quality, consistent products in regulated industries. Our organization is centered on our values of delivering for our customers, each other, and our industry. We’re proud of our positive culture focused on deploying each team members’ talent to “WOW!” our customers and celebrate wins together as a part of who we are. We’re focused on outcomes not micromanagement; we trust people and give them the opportunity to perform to their potential. Being at NSL, you have the chance to make a major impact in real world applications effecting real people every single day. DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE, REQUIRMENTS, BENEFITS, AND HOW TO APPLY Analyzes a wide variety of samples using Classical Wet Chemistry, Ion Chromatography, Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption, for which there are standards or established methods of analysis or for which the adaptation of standard methods is obvious or determined by others.

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.
Analytical Instrumental experience on Ion Chromatography (IC) required
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

Experience with Parr combustion pressure digestions desired
CVAA Instruments a plus
Sample preparation experience a plus

Responsibilities

Ability to perform all responsibilities or duties of a Chemist: 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.
Ability to select and apply general and specialized methods, techniques, and instruments commonly used in the laboratory Standard laboratory preparations of various material samples Ability to prep and handle multiple samples using various acids and bases.
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.
High-level analytical problem-solving skills. 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.