Lab Analyst I
Core
Prepare and analyze environmental and building material samples (asbestos, air, bulk materials) using microscopy and instrumentation to meet production targets and regulatory methods.
Role type
Entry-level laboratory analyst (physical/clinical work)
Builds
Asbestos analyses, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) of bulk materials, Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) of air samples
Domain
Environmental testing / Construction materials / Analytical chemistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sample preparation (gravimetric reductions), Instrument operation and maintenance, Microscopy techniques (PLM, PCM), Regulatory method adherence, Data documentation, Basic math and reasoning
Preferred skills
GCMS and Organics methods, LIMS usage
Technologies
GCMS, LIMS, Microscopes
Responsibilities
Independently prepare and analyze samples per SOPs, Operate and calibrate lab instruments, Assist with client inquiries and CARs, Maintain laboratory notebooks, Lift/carry up to 25 lbs
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC