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- Use spectroscopy, chromatography and spectrophotometry techniques to analyze inorganic and organic compounds to determine physical or chemical properties, structures, relationships, compositions or reactions.
- Introduce light, energy, heat or chemical catalysts to change the composition of various substances to document a qualitative or quantitative analysis.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments to guarantee all technology is in working order, and troubleshoot any problems or issues that arise with laboratory equipment.
- Prepare compounds, test solutions and reagents for the correct individuals in the laboratory to perform the appropriate test.
- Conduct monthly quality control tests to ensure that no equipment or compounds are contaminated by outside variables or environmental factors that can be controlled.
- Analyze and compile data from research tests to diagnose malfunctions or determine equipment or process operating efficiency.
- Educate additional personnel regarding the correct operating procedures to analyze physical properties or components of various materials.
- Order chemicals and other laboratory supplies weekly and keep a close watch on expiration dates to ensure quality control in the lab
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely related field
- Undergraduate-level classes in mathematics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry or physics
- At least one year of experience working in a scientific lab
