What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Laboratory - Water Chemistry (Inorganic) Analyst position at AmTest Laboratory?
AmTest Laboratories, Inc. is a small environmental lab located in Kirkland, Washington and we are currently seeking a Water Chemistry (Inorganics) Analyst with prior professional lab experience.
As an analyst in the Water Chemistry Department at AmTest, your main responsibility will be performing analytical tests to produce defensible scientific data.
For this lab position, most of the tests you will be expected to perform are on the Segmented Rapid Flow Analyzer (RFA) Instrument. These analytes include Ammonia, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Phosphorus, Phenol, Total Persulfate Nitrogen, and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen.
We need someone that is motivated to learn new skills and is familiar with the expectations of working for a small company. Energetic personalities with a prior knowledge of environmental testing and/or work with technical instrumentation in a laboratory is preferred.
The right person will have the ability to be flexible enough to adapt to the ever-changing needs of a small company, have a positive attitude, possess the ability to multi-task while becoming highly efficient at their position, and have established interpersonal communication skills.
Ideally, applicants will be able to thrive independently and as part of a small team. We are looking for someone that can work with a high attention to detail while staying true to deadlines.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent laboratory experience is required. A degree in Chemistry and prior experience in an environmental lab is preferred.
- Attention to detail is a MUST along with the ability to prioritize and multi-task between all job duties.
- Highly motivated candidates with a strong personal drive are ideal.
- Familiarity with basic computer programs and the ability to become proficient with our LIMS and other instrumental software programs.
- Exceptional communication skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to learn quickly is essential.
AmTest Laboratories, Inc. offers our employees generous benefits (employee health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k/matching, family/parental leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, etc.) and AmTest fully pays all monthly premium costs for the individual employee's health, dental, and vision insurance. This on average saves the employee $3.56/hour in insurance premium costs each pay period, as compared to similar positions elsewhere.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4 - $18