chemical laboratory analyst

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing
• Conduct sampling and analysis using chromatography techniques
• Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
• Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Operate laboratory apparatus
• Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
• Use techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy
• Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
• Compile records for analytical studies
• MS Office
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
• Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

• Chromatography
• Spectroscopy
• Microscopy
• Electroanalytical techniques
• Physical separation techniques
• Sampling
• Biological techniques
• Statistics
• Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)
• MS Excel

Technical experience

• Soil analysis

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Industrial research
• Method and technique development
• Non-industrial research
• Process troubleshooting
• Product development and formulation
• Quality assurance and control
• Laboratory testing and analysis

Type of industry experience

• Agriculture
• Industrial and inorganic chemicals
• Organic and specialty chemical products

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Analytical chemistry
• Biological chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Food chemistry
• Agricultural chemicals
• Microbiology

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Proactive