Analyst I - Cape Fear Analytical, LLC, - Wilmington, NC

at  The GEL Group Inc

SUMMARY:

This position will require the individual to support complex analytical procedures and data reduction as required for the analysis of Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins (PCDDs) and Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and Chlorinated Biphenyl Congeners with High-Resolution Gas Chromatography/High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry instrumentation (HRGC/HRMS). Analytical methods utilized for these procedures are EPA 8290, 1613, and 1668. This position requires the individual to work with minimal supervision and demonstrated performance with the specific methods and instrumentation noted above.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor of Science, preferably in Chemistry, Biology, or related science degree

OTHER KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Exhibits organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Organizational skills
• Understanding of fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to, WORD, EXCEL and other standard operating programs/systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands outlined are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Mobility to work in a lab and office setting
• Use of standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects

Work is performed in a laboratory setting which is subject to chemicals, and potential fumes, gasses, noxious odors, and related items typical for this environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Demonstrates and supports CFA’s core values
• Performs procedures that involve basic operation and calibration of mass spectrometry instrumentation
• Performs basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance of instrumentation
• Demonstrates consistent and reliable performance in work procedures and methodology
• Ability and willingness to take special assignments
• Ability to perform peer review of analytical data
• Possess verbal and written communication skills
• Meets production goals

The physical demands outlined are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Mobility to work in a lab and office setting
• Use of standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move object