Environmental laboratory in Southwest Houston area is looking for an Analytical Chemist with GC-MS experience. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or related field preferred.
Duties include:
- Test soil and water according to EPA, ASTM and Standard Methods.
- Document measurements of samples and Quality Control in logbooks
- Data entry into the laboratory’s LIMS database.
- Calibrate meters, thermometers and volumetric pipets.
- Maintain stock of laboratory chemicals and consumables.
- Resolves environmental issues by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying chemical concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria; adapting and modifying chemical options;
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to regulation and testing requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains and improves quality results by developing and completing quality assurance tests; following and enforcing standards; studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
- Keeps chemical supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Prepares environmental reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; entering data and generating reports and presentations.