ICP-OES, ICP-MS AND AAS ANALYST
Our instrumental analysts are responsible for the generation of high-quality geochemical data using a suite of state-of-the-art equipment that includes ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and AAS instrumentation. The said technician will maintain, calibrate, and operate the equipment’s as assigned to, and takes an active role in Paragon’s proactive system of continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental state and federal regulations and adhere
to all company policies and procedures
- Ability to recognize safety as the organization’s highest priority
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on analytical equipment including ICP-MS,
ICP-OES, and AA platforms
- Prepare calibration standards making sure the instrument/standards pass system
suitability test before runs
- Tune Instruments and run daily performance verifications
- Proactively monitor instrument performance to ensure the highest standards of data quality are met
- Review QA/QC of the data generated and provide stage 1 validation of customer data
- Maintain a clean, safe, respectful working environment by practicing good housekeeping
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
- Equivalent combination of education and relative work experience required. Associates degree or certification program of comparable scope with Chemistry a plus but not required.
- Experience operating one or more of the following analytical instruments (experience with Agilent branded equipment is considered an asset) – ICP-MS, ICP-OES, AA
- Experience using analytical balances and pipettes for the serial dilution of calibration standards
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment (Agilent equipment experience an asset)
- Experience performing quality control evaluation of analytical data
- Capable and willing to work in a respectful and collaborative professional environment that is focused on delivering quality data to our clients
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Paragon is pleased to offer competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates must possess or be able to obtain authorization to work in the United States.
Candidates may apply online at [email protected]
Paragon Geochemical Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Laboratory experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Operating ICP-MS, ICP-OES, AA: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
