Lab Analyst

Job Description:

• Responsible for applying the requirements of the Quality Program to the analyses they perform.
• Evaluate QC data and initiate corrective action for quality control deficiencies within their control.
• Implement corrective actions as directed by superiors.
• Prepare test solutions and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
• Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques by following the respective SOP.
• Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.
• Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Direct, coordinate, and advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials.
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data or process information.
• Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with SOPs, regulations, or standards.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Report to the Department Supervisor.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong (It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem).
• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Knowledge of the uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Analysts are initially qualified by education with a minimum of a BS degree in Chemistry, Physical and/or Biological Sciences.

The pay range for this position is $20 - $24 depending on experience.