Analyst I

Job Description

The Analyst I, Chemistry Laboratory conducts routine sample analysis, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Builds their knowledge and skills in evaluation of the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes.

Under direct supervision conducts routine analytical studies of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols

Assists in preparation, submission and filing reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects

Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots laboratory instruments / equipment

May assist / gets exposure to development of the analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies

Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries

Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations

Maintains Laboratory Notebook

Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned