¨Performs routine analysis utilizing appropriate distillation, titrametric, colorimetric and instrumental methods as required.
¨Operates laboratory instruments such as an auto-titrator, refractometer, density meter, ion specific electrodes, gas chromatographs, high performance liquid chromatographs, infrared analyzers, atomic absorption spectrometer, balances, turbidimeters, and other instruments as required to perform duties.
¨Analyzes and processes laboratory samples.
¨Receives rush samples, prioritizes samples and tests, analyzes samples and reports results in a timely manner as specified.
¨Enters test results into the laboratory information management system in a timely manner.
¨Selects and prepares chemical solutions used in the laboratory.
¨Performs other work related duties as assigned by the supervisor including, but not limited to, sampling, cleaning, record clerk duties and special projects.
¨Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory consideration.
¨Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
¨Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectro-photometry techniques.
¨Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.
¨Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions.
¨Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop non-standard tests.