Lab Analyst II

Responsibilities

• Support the safety process systems through participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, area audits, and other programs as required.
• Participate in daily operations meetings to communicate information related to safety, environmental compliance, quality, and KPMs.
• Maintain laboratory skills, training, and qualification standards related to the procedures and processes required to support a knowledgeable and effective work force.
• Develop laboratory procedures as required.
• Perform all analyses as defined in the Laboratory Procedures Manuals and Quality manuals.
• Participate with other Lab Chemist/Analysts in troubleshooting problems with procedures and equipment.
• Conduct quality control and environmental lab sampling, and verify the accuracy of field operations lab sampling results.
• Support the quality system through statistical verification of the operability and accuracy of instruments.
• Perform the necessary duties to maintain housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Initiate corrective action for process, safety, or environmental deficiencies.
• Understand the use and location of emergency equipment in the laboratory and sampling locations.
• Understand the emergency procedures as outlined in the Emergency Response Plan and related laboratory procedures.
• Conduct each operation in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Know the types of personal protective equipment available and when and where to use it.
• Ensure that all samples and chemicals are properly labeled.
• Support and perform the laboratory service function, including storage of product samples, packaging and shipping samples, stockroom services to the laboratory and plant, and sampling services, along with maintenance of lab instruments and equipment.
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service, and report and follow up on customer issues and complaints as appropriate.
• Provide attention to detail and dedication to work to ensure reliability of the work site and a high quality product.
• Assist with special projects as requested and work schedules allow.
• Complete any additional responsibilities assigned by Plant Management.

Qualifications

• High School/Secondary education.
• Laboratory skills, training, and qualification standards related to the required procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and related laboratory procedures.
• Understanding of quality control and environmental lab sampling and statistical verification of instruments.
• Attention to detail and dedication to reliability and product quality.

Skills