Job Description
Title: Analytical Chemist
Work Location: Addison, TX
Division & Department: Oil & Gas Analytical Laboratory
Position Reports to: Director, Analytical Laboratory
All Authentix employees are expected to embrace our Company values in the performance of their respective tasks and duties.
Always with integrity.......Authentixians value:
- Dedicating ourselves to our customers' success
- Competing and winning in the marketplace
- Create innovative solutions with science and technology
- Team and collaborate with accountability
JOB SUMMARY The Analytical Chemist relies on knowledge of and experience with analytical chemistry techniques to execute analysis of petrochemical samples via forensic analyses. This job requires compliance with standard operating procedures and work instructions to provide timely output of data and reports to stakeholders. Advanced knowledge in GC/MS, HPLC, UV/VIS and Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Agilent Mass Hunter experience is desirable, and the ability to work as part of an analytical chemistry team is required.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed below are representative of the functions that must be performed in order to satisfactorily fulfill the purpose of this job. Additional functions and duties may be assumed or assigned from time to time.
- Executes testing plans to aid development, validation, or production testing of samples.
- Ensure that good laboratory practices are followed in all testing conducted on program samples.
- Ensure that all samples are tested according to Standard Operating Procedures and meet quality control requirements.
- Follow proper laboratory safety practices.
- Ensure that the laboratory equipment is fully functional and capable of providing results within quality standards.
- Aid in the development of new analytical methods and the evaluation of new marker candidates.
- Generate, evaluate and formally report analytical results to the R&D team and clients.
- Reviews analytical data for conformity to quality standards including ISO 17025 and ISO 17034.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this job.
- B.S or M.S. in Chemistry or related field
- Analytical Chemistry - proficiency with analytical techniques including sample preparation and instrument operation.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances.
- Ability to work independently.
- Be knowledgeable of safety procedures, chemical handling and laboratory quality systems.
- Ability to summarize, review and critically evaluate analytical results.
- Ability to organize and present information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to manage multiple duties and assignments.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Approximately 10% [domestic/international] travel required.
WORK REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the job. Authentix is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments of 2008 and all applicable state and local laws concerning disability accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with known physical or mental disabilities if such accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the company, and would enable the individual to apply for, or perform, the essential functions of the position in question.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard [office/warehouse/lab] environment. Employees may work under the stress of regular interdepartmental interaction and pressure to meet various deadlines.
Physical: Essential functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an [office/warehouse/lab] setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to hear and verbally communicate in order to exchange information in person or over the phone; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement; to occasionally travel to other locations using various modes of private or commercial transportation.
NOTIFICATION This is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and required skills. This does not constitute an offer of employment. The employment relationship between the Company and its employees is "At-Will" and based on mutual consent. Authentix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area