Senior Scientific Specialist, Analytical Chemistry - Illinois State Water Survey, PRI

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research (70%) Prepare samples and conduct analyses as required for the Health and Environmental Applications Laboratory’s (HEAL) projects Submit analytical results to laboratory database (LIMS) within project-specific time requirements Attain and maintain proficiency for HEAL instruments, such as pH, conductivity, Flow Injection Analysis (FIA), Ion Chromatography (IC), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) analysis, Carbon analyses, and provide backup as required Ensure an adequate supply of reagents and other supplies are available for analysis Troubleshoot instrument issues; maintain instrument per manufacturer's specifications; document all maintenance and significant events in instrument logbook Conduct research and method development as directed
• Administrative (25%) Fully comply with relevant project SOPs, the HEAL Quality Assurance Plan, and any new required actions needed for proposal development or new projects. Prepare, review and update assigned SOPs annually. Document and maintain project-related data records and files in compliance with ISWS, University of Illinois, and project requirements. Comply with all University of Illinois and ISWS policies. Assist with organization and management of laboratory supply inventory
• Other (5%) Keep abreast of developments in this discipline. Perform other duties as needed in order to further the mission and goals of P