Lab Analyst II - Organics

Alliance•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Analyst II is a mid-level analyst position responsible for independently performing complex laboratory tasks, supporting junior staff, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of analytical workflows. This role includes preparing advanced reagents, calibrating and maintaining instruments, troubleshooting issues, and guiding others in documentation and analysis. The Lab Analyst II demonstrates a solid understanding of laboratory methods, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, contributing to investigations and continuous improvement efforts. This position requires knowledge in organic chemistry with 3-5 years of experience with GC, GC/MS, LC, and LC/MS systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science-related field
3+ years in a laboratory setting
Experience working with hazardous chemicals
Familiarity with various sample methods
General knowledge of chemistry and lab analysis operations and lab safety
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including MS Word and Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead a team and provide training and guidance to subordinates
Professional demeanor and appearance; ability to serve as a representative of the company
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation
Knowledge in organic chemistry with 3-5 years of experience with GC, GC/MS, LC, and LC/MS systems.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory operations, including preparation, analysis, quantification of chemicals; prepares standards and samples for analysis, including quality control samples, and reports final results; analyses include microbiology, chemical oxygen demand, specific conductivity, chlorine, solids, turbidity, etc.
Documents work performed; maintains laboratory notebooks, recordings, software data, etc. for raw data, standard preparations, and equipment
Performs routine daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of equipment; conducts in-depth maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment by diagnostic methods, such as Voltage-Ohm-Meter (VOM) and Internal computer diagnostics
Performs actions required to maintain accreditation; runs, reports, and passes audit samples bi-annually; completes MDL studies for each required method bi-annually, completes initial and yearly ongoing DOC analyses for each test method, and ensures all methods are run according to the requirements in each SOP
Edits and reviews documents; reviews SOPs and guidance documents to ensure all procedures accurately reflect laboratory practices and meet certification requirements
Performs other job-related duties as assigned