CHEMIST 1 at Canal Barge Company in Channahon, Illinois

Job Description:

CANAL BARGE COMPANY, INC. / ILLINOIS MARINE TOWING

CANAL BARGE NORTH – LABORATORY

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHEMIST I

I           BASIC FUNCTION

The primary job function is to perform EPA-compliant chemical testing of various environmental water, wastewater, soil, and solid waste samples and ASTM-compliant testing of various industrial chemicals.    

II         RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform timely and accurate analysis of industrial wastewater samples and terminal chemical samples in accordance with laboratory, EPA, and ASTM procedures.


• Demonstrate continued analytical competence by completing and documenting, with acceptable results, all required QC measurements for all analysis performed in the laboratory.


• Read and maintain a practical knowledge and understanding of the original EPA and ASTM methods upon which the laboratory procedures are based.


• Properly document, date, and sign all analytical work according to EPA requirements, ASTM recommendations, and laboratory procedures.


• Recognize and immediately report analysis irregularities to supervisors.  Participate in remediation as required.


• Coordinate with other chemists in the laboratory to assure all analysis are completed in a timely and efficient manner.


• Become knowledgeable of, and participate in, the laboratory and terminal HSSE programs.


• Comply with OSHA and laboratory requirements for maintaining a safe work environment and execution of safe work practices.  Participate actively in the compliance programs.


• Comply with EPA and laboratory requirements for laboratory waste disposal.


• Perform occasional weekend analysis, as required.


• Perform, on occasion, off-site collection of environmental samples.


• Perform instrument calibration and maintenance, as required.

            Other

• Preform other duties as required and directed by management.


• Carry out the Business Philosophy, Code of Conduct, and Mission of Canal Barge Company, Inc.

III        CAPABILITIES                

• Learn complex wet and instrumental analytical testing methods for environmental and raw material samples from written and/or verbal instruction.


• Understand technical writing and apply gained knowledge to analytical procedures and techniques.


• Recognize irregularities in analysis behavior due to interferences in the sample and irregularities in instrument behavior due to improper set-up or operation.


• Accurately represent, in both written and verbal presentation, relevant observations made in the conduct of an analysis.


• Perform basic statistical calculations, including mean, standard deviation, t-test, and linear regression, and understand their meaning and application with respect to accuracy and precision.


• Ability to accurately enter data in LIMs systems, provide feedback for continuous improvement of databases.


• Multitask across multiple analysis methods at different stages of completion, without error.

IV        EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science.


• Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting preferred but not required.


• Familiarity with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, SW 846 for the Analysis of Solid Waste, and relevant ASTM procedures, preferred.


• Knowledgeable of IEPA and USEPA requirements for collection and testing of the environmental samples, preferred.


• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills and be able to work independently and as a team.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word).

V         PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements of the job include standing for long periods of time, carrying and transferring products. Must be prepared to preform off-site sampling and testing under all types of weather conditions and often difficult site locations.  Must be able to lift between 10-50 lbs.

Canal Analytical and Environmental Services is a federally regulated company. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Persons occupying this role will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. ​

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Canal Barge Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.