Laboratory Analyst I - Knoxville, TN

Overview:

Position Title: Analyst I

Business Title: Laboratory Analyst I, Wet Chemistry

Entity: Consumer Products Services Division

Department: Galbraith

  Location: Knoxville, TN

  Reports to (N+1): Wet Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor

  FLSA: Non-Exempt

 

Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week.

However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

 

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Analyst I, Wet Chemistry is responsible for preparing and analyzing a wide variety of client samples using analytical chemistry methodologies, including classical wet chemistry, distillation, elemental, gravimetric, Kjeldahl nitrogen, qualitative, spectroscopic, and volumetric titration techniques.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes

by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.

• Preparing samples, standard reference materials, reagents, and/or solutions.
• Maintaining a clean and well-organized work area.
• Performing and documenting routine maintenance and calibration of instrumentation.
• Documenting/recording raw data and results of analyses.
• Executing analytical procedures in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
• Follow the guidelines set forth with the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Adhere to the requirements of the company Quality System.
• Other duties as defined by supervisor, department needs and workload.

 

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Good critical thinker and problem solver, possess good interpersonal skills, and have good technical writing and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritize, multi-task, and interpret mathematical relationships.
• Possess a willingness to learn in a team-based environment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a group.
• Good attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
• Adheres to company values

 

Education and Experience:

• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or closely related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in an analytical