Environmental Laboratory Analyst

SGS Alaska Division has been the leading fullservice environmental laboratory in Alaska for over 50 years. You will be a part of a team that understands the importance of employing qualified enthusiastic resourceful people. SGS Anchorage is a full service ISO accredited laboratory analyzing a variety of matrices for environmental pollutants. You will help provide local service to Alaskan clients that report to government regulatory agencies and private individuals.

The Laboratory Analyst prepares and analyzes samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS analytical SOPs. The Laboratory Analyst works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Laboratory Analyst understands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles. The Laboratory Analyst always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment.

Job Functions

• After appropriate training independently prepares and analyzes samples according to SGS analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
• Performs routine operation maintenance calibration of laboratory instruments/equipment
• May assist with validation and MDL studies.
• Assists with investigation and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Associate Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 02 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories OR 3 years of relevant experience (i.e. Sample Prep) (Required)
• Bachelors Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 12 years of years relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories (Preferred)
• Advanced English language skills(Required)
• Strong mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Ability to lift/carry/push or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required)

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime