Icp Chemist - Santa Fe Springs, United States - Heraeus Incorporated

Description

PURPOSE / SUMMARY

The Chemist produces accurate and timely analysis of specified samples using the defined methods and procedures in order to support the company's sales, material management and production efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (other duties may be assigned as required):

• Performs analyses according to assigned written procedures, manages several concurrent analyses as required, and strives to exceed accuracy and performance measures as provided by company management.
• Closely examines sample quality and labeling and brings any deviation to the attention of Senior Chemist or Supervisor and suggests course of action.
• Prepares and reviews assay in specified form to be approved by Senior Chemist or Supervisor.
• Constantly monitors assay precision against historical norms, stated expectations, standards and preliminary results and brings any perceived deviation to the immediate attention of the Senior Chemist or Supervisor and suggests course of action.
• Works with staff, manager and customer department to create and/or modify methods when instructed. Assures all methods are properly documented according to Heraeus QA/QC policies.
• Participates in shift change over and communicates the status of all analyses and needed work.
• Keeps all equipment in functional operating condition, clean and available. Monitors equipment and supply needs and promptly informs supervisor of action to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Ensures personal and overall laboratory work areas are organized and clean. Performs all necessary housekeeping as directed or required and leaves workplace in clean and orderly condition at end of shift.
• Understands job safety requirements and follows safety and PPE guidelines at all times.
• Assist another Chemist with training or method explanation when instructed by Supervisor.
• Participate in method, equipment, quality, procedure and other training as provided by laboratory management.
• Understands and follows all applicable guidelines of ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001 and ISO17025 and ISO when implemented) as well as the company's Quality Mission.
• Perform other tasks deemed necessary as assigned by laboratory or company management.
• Works under direct supervision of laboratory supervisor or other laboratory employee as assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS in Chemistry( MS preferred).
• Wet Chemistry/ CP: 3 + years experience in Analytical Chemistry, preferably in Precious Metals analysis

Instrumentation Laboratory: 3+ years experience Analytical Chemistry with heavy focus on instrumental analysis including ICP, GD OES, and IC.


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary


Pay:
$ $27.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location:
In person