What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Prep Technician position at SanAir?
Job Description
The Chemistry Prep Technician prepares environmental analyses on a variety of matrices using standard analytical techniques in compliance with established laboratory Quality Assurance programs and Standard Operating Procedures.
Shift
- Fulltime position, 35 - 40 hours/week
- Must be available to work overtime and occasional weekends as necessary
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs routine laboratory tasks using specified methods, practices, and instrument programs. These include but are not limited to:
- Preparation of metals samples using standard analytical prep techniques and Methods
- Preparation of routine quality control using standard analytical techniques
- Calculating data
- Recording and reporting data any unusual prep occurrences to the technical manager
- Performing routine maintenance of equipment and record maintenance on logs.
- Conforming to laboratory QA/QC practices
- Disposal of chemical waste according to EPA requirements
2. Ability to quickly organize and prioritize workload.
3. Ability to become proficient on complex instrumentation including; FLAA, ICP, mercury analyzer, and instrument specific data systems.
4. Responsible for general housekeeping in work area.
Requirements:
- B.S. Chemistry / Biology or minimum 12 credits in chemistry or other related science field.
- 1 - 2 years environmental laboratory experience.
- AIHA Metals experience preferred
Experience:
Previous production-oriented and laboratory experience preferred (awareness and ability to meet time sensitive deadlines):
- Analytical and/or general science
- Scientific methods and method compliance
- Strong mathematics background
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
- Knowledge of general laboratory practice, procedures, and chemical hazards/safety
Company Description
SanAir Technologies Laboratory, Inc. is a diversified environmental and wellness testing laboratory holding company. We are committed to providing a high standard of performance and service, reliable quality, and maintaining well-balanced working relationships with all our clients. Our combined laboratories represent a total of approximately 70 employees in Virginia, Ohio and New York.
Based in Richmond, Virginia, SanAir Technologies Laboratory, Inc.’s specialties have grown to include analytical and consulting services to detect and identify asbestos, lead and metals, environmental microbiology, bacteria, Legionella and other environmental hazards. SanAir’s clientele includes industrial hygienists, engineers, governments, and restoration and remediation contractors. SanAir’s holdings also include Sativa Testing Laboratories, the first fully ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited under AIHA-LAP, LLC (LAP-273461), DEA registered industrial hemp and medical marijuana testing laboratory in Virginia and Syracuse-based Centek, which provides laboratory analysis for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Soil Vapor Intrusion, Industrial Hygiene (IH) – PV2120 and Renewable Energy – Methane to Markets, among others.