What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extraction Chemist position at Jones Environmental, Inc.?
Jones Environmental, Inc. is a family-owned testing laboratory based in Southern California. Our mobile and stationary labs are California State certified and have been serving the needs of the environmental field since 1991. We excel at providing real-time field results for air/soil gas, soil, and water analyses. Our professional expertise and personal service provide our clients with confident, trustworthy analytical results.
Responsibilities
· Perform extractions and digestions on aqueous and solid samples for metals, pesticides, PCBs, VOCs, SVOCs, and TPH
· Prepare samples for various analytical methods
· Prepare necessary standards and reagents for chemical and physical analyses in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality control requirements
· Maintain, clean, and prepare glassware and other laboratory appliances for use in analytical procedures
· Assist Analytical Chemists when necessary including basic instrument maintenance, operation, and data reporting
· Aid laboratory personnel in keeping the laboratory area safe, neat, and clean
· Maintain sample storage areas including rotating storage areas and final disposal of samples
· Other Tasks as Assigned: Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned by management to support operational needs.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field
- Two years of directly related experience including academic laboratory experience
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Perform all analyses in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Produce acceptable data in accordance with EPA guidelines and the laboratory quality control requirements
Benefits:
- Employer-paid Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employee; dependent insurance plans available at contractual rates
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues and is available to you from Day 1; paid major holidays off and paid Family Leave available
- Employer-sponsored basic life and accident insurance, with voluntary group plans for employee and family available
- 401(k), Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) available
- Dog-friendly working environment
Application Procedure
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22