Senior Analytical Chemist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes conditions for the successful operation of the Laboratory.
• Implements and validates published methods for use in the laboratory.
• Prepares detailed reports on status of current projects.
• Performs regular analysis in a timely fashion maintaining a high level of quality.

• Maintains careful records of experimental observations in a notebook, in a manner suitable for efficient and complete transfer of information and protection of the laboratory’s intellectual property rights.
• Develops, validates, and performs non-routine analysis, as required.
• Provides technical guidance and consultation to other analytical personnel.
• Contributes technical expertise and judgment towards improvement of all analytical procedures, including new work.
• Proactively contributes to technical and strategic discussions and development regarding equipment, methods and science.

• Participates in relevant ISO QA/QC activities and documentation thereof.
• Develops contacts with outside researchers that further the laboratory’s objectives.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area, complying with corporate safety and environmental policies.
• Participates in training programs deemed necessary to either develop job skills and laboratory capabilities or meet company policies and directives.
• Other duties as required.

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POSITION OBJECTIVES

• Adopts and integrates appropriate technologies in the laboratory.
• Using appropriate methods, compendial and internal, performs analysis on routine samples.
• Proactively evaluates applicability of existing methods to non-routine samples/analysis.

• Identifies candidate methods and adapts them, when needed, for non-routine samples/analysis.
• Continuously develops and enhances laboratory capability in the area of residue analysis.
• Identifies candidate methods and adapts them, when needed, for non-routine samples/analysis.
• Effectively participates in proficiency testing as required by accrediting/certifying bodies.
• Maintains analytical and quality records as required for accreditation/certification and general maintenance of quality.

• Actively identifies opportunities/mechanisms for advancing technical education and knowledge.
• Plans and performs work to meet deadlines and expected turn-around times.
• Performs routine diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment.
• Develops and maintains enough knowledge of other departmental instruments and other techniques to help cover and contribute in other areas of the Instrumentation Department.
• Works effectively with other departments.