SR. TECHNICIAN - Analytical Chemistry Technician at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


Our team has expertise in organic sample preparation and analysis by GC, GC/MS, HRMS, HPLC and LC/MS.


Objectives of this Role:

• Provide sample preparation and analytical support for the Analytical and Environmental Chemistry department.


• Perform organic extractions under a variety of regulated programs and a variety of sample matrices.


• Must have good attention to detail and maintain complete laboratory records.


• Be able to schedule tasks to meet a number of concurrent projects.


• Must communicate well with lab supervisor and project managers to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.


• Must be able to provide training to others once procedures are mastered.


• Assist the laboratory supervisor with administrative tasks.


• Opportunities to learn analytical instrumentation.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Use of analytical balances and various volumetric measurement glassware to include graduated cylinders, pipettes, syringes.


• Glassware washing.


• Preparation techniques requiring physical activity, i.e. extraction by separatory funnel, Soxhlet, CLLE, Sonication.


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• Record keeping of laboratory procedures in electronic notebooks and LIMS

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Some college chemistry is preferred.


• 5-10 years: Experience in a lab environment.


• Familiarity with environmental test methods.


• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:




Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


For more information about this division, visit the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering home page.

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