Technical Chemistry Analyst

The Technical Analyst serves as the technical authority for laboratory methods, instrumentation, and analytical validity within the Chemistry department. This role is responsible for ensuring the scientific integrity, technical compliance, and defensibility of analytical data generated by the laboratory. The position focuses on technical oversight, method authority, and quality compliance without direct people management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to laboratory personnel.

• Ensure analytical activities comply with scientific standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Maintain technical oversight of laboratory instrumentation, ensuring readiness and compliance.

• Lead method authorization, validation, and technical review of analytical data.

• Share accountability for the technical accuracy and integrity of laboratory reports prior to release.

• Develop and oversee technical training programs and competency standards to ensure staff proficiency and cross-functional coverage.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks within laboratory processes.

• Perform sample preparation, analytical testing, and data interpretation as required.

• Author, revise, and manage controlled SOPs in accordance with regulatory standards and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

• Oversee SOP review, change control, and QA/QC approval processes, ensuring alignment with validated methods and regulatory expectations.

• Support internal and external audits by providing technical documentation and evidence of compliance.

• Other duties as assigned., The company is rapidly growing with significant investments in the team. You will work alongside 9 other lab technicians. The environment is fast-paced, with morning deliveries that need to be processed throughout the day. This dynamic setting offers a collaborative and energetic atmosphere for professional growth.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline, OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of chemistry coursework.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in analytical laboratory operations.

• Proficiency in ICP OES, ICP, and Atomic Absorption (AA), with a focus on ICP OES.

• Experience with TNI 2016 standards.

• Knowledge of environmental chemistry, metal materials, and materials science.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with environmental science and scientific analysis software.

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