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Metals Analyst II - Technical Director

Microbac
Warrendale, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project and scope.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.


JOB SUMMARY

The Analyst II, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for conducting standard chemical and/or biological tests and analyzing results to determine composition, reactions, and chemical and/or physical properties of a variety of sample types. The position may also review processes and perform data review to ensure alignment with established SOPs and accuracy. Limited exercise of judgement and detailed work procedures required for more complex methods and procedures.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • Following established SOP’s and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, prepare and process samples, and collect information about the composition of substances to support the analytical testing needs of clients, for such purposes as quantitative analysis, and product development
  • Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, media, and samples for sample analyses
  • Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples
  • Perform equipment and instrumentation set up
  • Accurately record observations and data and basic interpretation of data
  • Maintain the integrity of procedures and record professional activity for peer review
  • Monitor and address sample backlog issues
  • Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
  • Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
  • Comply with and promote Safety, and Quality programs
  • Perform peer review and work with the QA team to maintain up to date SOPs
  • Perform advance level sample analysis
  • Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation issues
  • Investigate and address inconsistencies with data output
  • May be involved in test method development with guidance
  • Accurately record observations and data, and interpret results
  • Maintain the integrity of procedures
  • Create data reports; Review data and reports for accuracy; perform peer reviews
  • Other duties as assigned


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from a four-year accredited institution or in a related field of applied science. MUST HAVE 24 CHEMISTRY CREDITS on college transcript.
  • MINIMUM TWO YEARS documented training and experience with EPA 200.7 and 200.8 methodologies in a DEP accredited laboratory.
  • Strong understanding of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
  • Ability to develop and validate new technical methods on ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrumentation
  • Ability to interpret data, record observations, prepare reports, and perform peer review
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment and perform basic troubleshooting
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
  • Ability to understand and adhere to established SOPs


WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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