Lab Analyst II

**Laboratory Analyst II** **Dayton, OH** **Valicor**is a growing, full-service environmental company with locations throughout the Midwest and the South. Through state-of-the-art solutions, Valicor treats millions of gallons of wastewater annually, and services a wide variety of materials. As an ISO 14001 certified organization, Valicor takes great pride in its environmental compliance process. **Basic Duties and Responsibilities** - Lead daily laboratory activities independently to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely. - Develop and maintain quality control practices. - Work alongside management on method development and troubleshooting. - Properly receive and log all incoming samples. - Follow standard operating procedures for all testing parameters. - Prepares standards and reagents required for proper calibration of instrumentation. - Perform laboratory instrument calibrations and routine maintenance. - Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs of laboratory instrumentation. - Prepares analytical reports and properly communicates any off-spec results with management. - Conduct inventory and/or purchasing of laboratory consumables. - Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned. - Properly move and handle compressed gas cylinders. - Participate in quarterly laboratory safety audits. - Adhere to all applicable Health and Safety rules and regulations within the facility and laboratory. Wear PPE as required by the facility. - Function in an industrial environment adjacent to plant operations. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Laboratory Safety & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). - Knowledge of gas chromatography (GC using ECD), inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES), physical testing, flash point testing, wet chemistry, etc. - Experience with EPA and other regulatory methods. - Proficiency with Microsoft, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Access. - Experience with Chromeleon and Syngistix software preferred but not required. **Basic Requirements and Qualifications** - 4-6 years of experience working in a laboratory environment. - >1 year experience instrument maintenance. - Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, preferred. - Work hours: 8am – 5 pm, may vary upon request. - Ability to work a 12-hour shift, if needed. **Valicor offers competitive pay based on experience and a great "Referral Program". Benefits package includes medical/dental, paid holidays and time off, short-term disability, long-term disability, matching 401k, and life insurance.** *Valicor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.* #VAL