The Analytical Chemist is responsible for overall quality control of toll manufactured materials, testing, data management, sample oversight and guidance in a laboratory/office setting,
Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
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Responsible for ensuring quality control measures are in place, understood and followed at all times.
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Responsible for approving, generating and maintaining Certificates of Analysis and USMCA Certificates.
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Data management - responsible for acquiring, validating, and maintaining data for the lab.
- Provide sample department oversight and guidance as necessary.
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Perform biological testing (counts for wet and dry biological products).
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Set up and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
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Ensure safety procedures and housekeeping are maintained to protect yourself, co-workers, and the environment.
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Perform, interpret, and record quality control data. Record corrective actions where appropriate.
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Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation as needed.
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Responsible for updating QC documentation, recording analysis and calibration results.
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General lab duties including clean-up, maintenance of equipment, track and order chemicals and disposables used in the lab.
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Data processing and documentation using common software tools such as Excel, PowerPoint as well as Datacor/Chempax and eChempax.
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Support and lead by example Barentz’culture, values and fundamentals.
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Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities including, but not limited to, formal as well as informal training.
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Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
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University or College degree, preferably in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Etc., or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
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Minimum 1 year of previous experience in a laboratory setting.
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Demonstrated organizational, complex problem-solving, and analytical skills.
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Must be self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed.
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Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
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Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals.
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Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset.
