Laboratory Analyst II - Knoxville, TN

$21 - $22/Yr

Bureau Veritas - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Knoxville, TN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Laboratory Analyst II, Chromatography is responsible for preparing and analyzing a wide variety of client samples using various chromatographic techniques and instruments. This position requires flexibility to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Preparing samples, standard reference materials, reagents, and/or solutions.
• Maintaining a clean and well-organized work area.
• Performing and documenting routine maintenance and calibration of instrumentation.
• Documenting/recording raw data and results of analyses.
• Executing analytical procedures in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
• Basic method development, such as deciding oven temperature, oven ramp rate, gas flow, column type, and other similar GC method parameters.
• Follow the guidelines set forth with the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Adhere to the requirements of the company Quality System.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or closely related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a chromatography laboratory position.
• Knowledge of chromatography principles, theories, and analytical methodologies.
• Experience with a chromatographic technique such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ion Chromatography (IC), Gas Chromatography (GC), or GC/MS.
• Good critical thinker and problem solver.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and interpret mathematical relationships.
• Willingness to learn in a team-based environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
• Good attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a GLP/cGMP and ISO regulated environment.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $21 - $22.89 per hour.