What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist I position at North Water District Lab?
Chemist I
The Chemist I will perform entry-level chemical analysis according to clearly prescribed procedures and laboratory techniques.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze samples according to approved test methods and SOPs.
- Prepare standard solutions and reagents for use in testing.
- Work directly with Department Supervisor and Lab Manager to ensure accurate, timely, and complete results are provided on all samples.
- Assist and/or perform instrument or equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
- Utilize LIMS (Promium Element) functions including generating queries to monitor and prioritize analyses.
- Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area including maintaining supplies.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other related field, or equivalent directly related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety policies.
- Possession of good organization skills; detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and have problem solving capabilities.
- Ability to work irregularly scheduled hours including overtime and weekends if necessary.
Other Requirements:
- Vision sufficient to read and interpret chemical and reagent labels, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, spreadsheets, computer screens and print outs, business correspondence, and other documents encountered in the course of work.
- Hearing sufficient to hear conversation levels in person and telephone.
- Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in front of groups, over the telephone, in meetings, and training sessions.
- Mobility sufficient to safely move in an environmental laboratory.
- Dexterity sufficient to safely operate office equipment including computers and specialized tools and equipment utilized in the course of work.
- Strength sufficient to safely lift and carry sample containers, office supplies, materials, equipment, and other related materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Endurance sufficient to stand and bend from the waist for longs periods up to 100% of an 8 hour day.
Work Environment:
- Primarily in a climate-controlled office setting within the laboratory.
