Lab Analyst II

Job Description

Job Description

Laboratory Analyst II
Adamsville, AL

Valicor  is a growing, full-service environmental company with locations throughout the Midwest and the South. Through state-of-the-art solutions, Valicor treats millions of gallons of wastewater annually, and services a wide variety of materials. As an ISO 14001 certified organization, Valicor takes great pride in its environmental compliance process.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory activities independently to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely.

• Develop and maintain quality control practices.

• Work alongside management on method development and troubleshooting.

• Properly receive and log all incoming samples.

• Follow standard operating procedures for all testing parameters.

• Prepares standards and reagents required for proper calibration of instrumentation.

• Perform laboratory instrument calibrations and routine maintenance.

• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs of laboratory instrumentation.

• Prepares analytical reports and properly communicates any off-spec results with management.

• Conduct inventory and/or purchasing of laboratory consumables.

• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned. 

• Properly move and handle compressed gas cylinders.

• Participate in quarterly laboratory safety audits.

• Adhere to all applicable Health and Safety rules and regulations within the facility and laboratory.  Wear PPE as required by the facility.  

• Function in an industrial environment adjacent to plant operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Laboratory Safety & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• Knowledge of gas chromatography (GC using ECD), inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES), physical testing, flash point testing, wet chemistry, etc.

• Experience with EPA and other regulatory methods.

• Proficiency with Microsoft, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Access.

• Experience with Chromeleon and Syngistix software preferred but not required.

Basic Requirements and Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience working in a laboratory environment.

• >1 year experience instrument maintenance.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, preferred.

• Work hours: 8am – 5 pm, may vary upon request.

• Ability to work a 12-hour shift, if needed.

Valicor offers competitive pay based on experience and a great "Referral Program". Benefits package includes medical/dental, paid holidays and time off, short-term disability, long-term disability, matching 401k, and life insurance.

Valicor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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