What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist II position at Bureau Veritas?
Position Title: Analyst II
Business Title: Analytical Chemist II
Entity: Consumer Products Services Division
Department: ATL
Location: St. Bernard, OH
Reports to: Onsite Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week.
However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.
Compensation Range: $20 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).
Position Summary:
The Analytical Chemist is responsible for assisting the client with sample preparation and analysis needs for projects. Samples will routinely be prepped and analyzed using GCMS headspace analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform GCMS headspace analysis to measure perfume concentrations in wash water and on fabrics.
- Purge sample containers such as GC tubes and plastic bags for use in analysis.
- Cut fabric samples using laser fabric cutter & place in labeled vial for GC analysis.
- Prepare internal standards for GC analysis and perform routine chemistry techniques including weighing, pipetting, serial diluting.
- Load samples for GC analysis, select a sequence, and initiate analysis. Record experiment details in ELN.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on GC and GC-related instruments.
- Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Adhere to the requirements of the company and client Quality System.
- Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
Skills & Proficiencies:
- Precision laboratory skills needed, including micropipetting, balance use, creation of serial dilutions, etc.
- Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
- Must have good customer service skills- job is client facing and performed in client laboratory
- Must be proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and must have experience with keeping a laboratory notebook
- Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to perform multiple tasks
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
- Individual and Team work ethic
- Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
- Adheres to company values
Education and Experience:
- Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or closely related field
- Previous industry experience preferred but not required
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
Salary : $20
