Metals Analyst

ALS Environmental • Kelso, WA

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About The Position

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
About the role:
The Metals Analyst will be responsible for conducting instrumental analysis of environmental samples utilizing ICP, ICP-MS, CVAAS, and AFS technologies.
SEASONAL ROLE

Requirements

• 4-year Degree in chemistry or related field.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word.
• Multi-tasked, organized, and detail oriented.
• Proficient English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff, management and clients in a professional manner.
• Able to work well in a team and has problem solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of working in a laboratory environment very helpful.
• Must develop an understanding of quality control and the requirements of quality control.
• Recognize and maintain safe working conditions. Handle hazardous material appropriately and safely. Use appropriate safety equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with staff, management, and clients.
• Able to sit, and /or stand for 100% of an 8-hour day.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate computer and other equipment.
• Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment.
• Must be able to distinguish differences in color and shade.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion actions.
• Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for at least 1 hour.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of working in a laboratory environment very helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standards and reagents.
• Tune, calibrate, and run analytical sequences per standard operating procedures.
• The technician is responsible to learn and utilize computer software and systems required to process data.
• Trouble shoot analytical systems (i.e., instrumental and sample preparation non-conformities).
• Responsible to accurately document results in controlled logbooks, bench sheets, etc.
• Must develop an understanding of quality control and the requirements of quality control.
• Recognize and maintain safe working conditions. Handle hazardous material appropriately and safely. Use appropriate safety equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Structured wage increases
• Comprehensive benefit package (including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level