Metals Analyst - ENV

Description

SPL is a leading provider of compliance and testing services for Environmental, Energy, and other end markets. Through our ISO and NELAP certified labs, verifiable test methods, and nationally recognized scientists SPL is dedicated to ensuring accurate and defensible data to our clients and communities. By providing best-in-class laboratory, metrology, and data management services, as well as access to data in real-time, our customers are able to efficiently track and optimize their operations. At SPL, we are committed to meeting the needs of the Environmental and Energy sectors through our expansive network of laboratories and service centers. It is our mission to be your preferred partner, empowering our customers to lead the world toward a more transparent, fair, and sustainable future.

Job Summary:

The Metals Analyst must be proactive, team oriented and goal driven. The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for performing metals sample digestions and analysis using ICP, ICP/MS or CVAA instrumentation in accordance with prescribed methods and standard operating procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs metals sample digestions, run sample turbidities, filter samples for dissolved metals;
• Prepare calibration standards as per method and/or SOP;
• Utilize ICP, ICP/MS or CVAA instrumentation to analyze sample digestates for the presence of method specified elements;
• Perform data interpretation, data review and data entry into LIMS;  
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required;
• Prior experience in a commercial laboratory environment strongly preferred;
• Basic understanding of scientific procedures and measurement techniques;
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and the Internet.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements:

This position does not require travel.

Work Schedule:

This position will work 8 hours, Monday-Friday in the Kilgore, TX Office. This position is subject to overtime availability to meet deadlines.

SPL does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

SPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.