ABOUT MCKINNEY SPECIALTY LABS

McKinney Specialty Labs is an innovative scientific organization that draws upon decades of extensive expertise in testing nicotine and other aerosolized products. We employ subject matter experts with extensive scientific knowledge, utilize robust and validated analytical methods, and offer testing flexibility to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Our mission is to deliver best-in-class product testing and global regulatory science solutions to our clients through our experience, people and technology. We accomplish this by offering our clients the highest quality testing services in a state-of- the-art facility, all conducted according to our Values: Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Respect.
We are a new and growing company located in Richmond, Virginia. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental and 401k.
To learn more, please visit our company website: https://mckinneysl.com/

POSITION OVERVIEW:

McKinney Specialty Labs is looking for a Metals Analyst I who will be responsible for performing tasks required to meet the expectations of our clients, in addition to efficiently and profitably generating defensible data in a timely manner. These tasks will be performed under the direction of a Group Leader.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• BA / BS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, related field, or equivalent training
• Minimum 1 year of ICP experience
• Strong instrument maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with MassHunter
• With minimum supervision, they must be able to routinely meet QA/QC requirements for the assays they perform.
• Must be able to describe the operation of the instrument or the chemistry involved in the assays they perform.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety
• Good organization and communication skills
• Must be flexible in work schedule (including Saturday) and able to work overtime

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Empower, ChemStation or Chromeleon software
• Knowledge of ISO17025
• Documentation, timeliness, and throughput that meet the standard of the laboratory
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of tobacco, cigar(ette), eliquid, or aerosol samples for analysis
• Preparation of reagents for lab use and/or shipment
• Preparation of data summaries for inclusion in client reports.
• Maintaining clean laboratory areas
• Instrument calibration and validation
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis, equipment maintenance and data collected off site
• Maintain consumables and parts for instruments
• Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses
• Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner
• Ability to work on multiple batches with only minimal instruction from their supervisor
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the Group Leader
• Compliance with McKinney Specialty Labs Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Compliance with McKinney Specialty Labs Health and Safety Plan
• Comfortable working with chemicals, glassware, and tobacco/nicotine products
• Ability to remain flexible and handle changing priorities
• Position requires attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and a desire to worth both as part of a team and independently

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• BA / BS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, related field, or equivalent training
• Minimum 1 year of ICP experience
• Strong instrument maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with MassHunter
• With minimum supervision, they must be able to routinely meet QA/QC requirements for the assays they perform.
• Must be able to describe the operation of the instrument or the chemistry involved in the assays they perform.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety
• Good organization and communication skills
• Must be flexible in work schedule (including Saturday) and able to work overtim