Chemist II, Wet Lab

Harris County•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Supervisor - Wet Lab, the analyst will provide routine and custom analytical services on samples submitted by division investigators, other department personnel, and certain outside sources. The analyst will document all analytical work and provide timely reports on the results.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, or related field
Experience in the majority of the tests and sample matrices listed in the Job Description required
At least one (1) year work experience performing both conventional (wet) chemical and instrumental analyses
Ability to use basic lab equipment such as pH meters, D.O. meters, analytical balances, discrete analyzers, spectrophotometers, etc.
Ability to perform gravimetric, colorimetric and titrimetric operations
Skilled in basic lab operations such as pipetting and titrating
Must have ability to continually evaluate progress of analyses and seek advice or make adjustments as necessary
Must be able to compile analytical reports
Must maintain proficiency on assigned instruments
Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Access

Nice To Haves

Experience in the use of laboratory microprocessors and data systems is (preferred)
Knowledge of the Masshunter software (preferred)
Experience in operation of discrete analyzers and spectrophotometers is (preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform assigned analysis on industrial, STP and non-routine water, soil and solid waste samples by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS) techniques making of stock and working standards, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, etc.
Perform analyses on water, wastewater, soil and solid waste samples. Analyses may include BOD, CBOD, COD, Ammonia, Cl2, E. coli, Enterococcus, Nitrate + Nitrite, TSS, TDS, TOC, pH, etc.
Perform sample preparation and digestions as appropriate.
Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment used in assigned duties such as pH/specific ion probes and meters, DO meters, Discrete analyzers, spectrophotometers and analytical balances
Perform quality assurance monitoring of support equipment such as incubators, refrigerators, ovens, and autoclave (temperature).
Assist in laboratory cleaning, supplies, waste disposal, etc.
Enter analytical data using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Write, revise and review SOPs (ensure that SOPs are accurate and up-to-date)
Assist with training of analysts and with the development and incorporation of new test procedures
Special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.
Other tasks assigned by the Supervisor - Wet Lab or Laboratory Manager