Experienced ICP Environmental Chemist; Metals Chemist

Overview

Experienced ICP Environmental Chemist (Metals Chemist) role in the United States, South Carolina, West Columbia. This position, with a focus on ICP-MS or OES metals analysis, supports analysis of water and soil samples for metal concentrations. The person chosen will provide guidance in method development, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. The facility houses a significant number of instruments to enable high-volume analysis.

Responsible for being a technical specialist to serve the needs of the metals department to help achieve department goals.

• Serves as a technical lead to staff, including providing analytical training and maintenance training.
• Troubleshoots instrument problems and collaborates with instrument manufacturers to resolve issues.
• Develops methods as needed to meet evolving regulatory limits or to accommodate new methods.
• Sets up equipment and methods for use by analytical staff.
• Oversees or reviews, completes and processes comprehensive SOPs and related materials.
• Provides analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff and management.
• Performs data review or analysis as needed to meet customer needs.
• Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; seeks guidance as needed.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior with customers and staff and maintaining a harmonious and effective workplace.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry or related field, Required
• At least 5 years of experience, Required
• Experience operating and maintaining ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS, Required
• Instrument and method troubleshooting experience, Required
• Instrument maintenance experience, Required
• Training others on instrumentation, Preferred
• Method Development experience, Preferred
• Mercury analyzer experience, Preferred

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Benefits:
When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. Comprehensive benefits for full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and  protection.

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