Laboratory Analyst, Food Chemistry - Lake Zurich, IL

Job description

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

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This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City:Lake Zurich

State:Illinois

Basic Purpose of the position:

· To provide general support in the analysis of samples, to perform sample preparation and to analyze the sample.
· To extract and/or analyze samples for the Food Chemistry analysis.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

· To perform the extraction of the assigned Food Chemistry analysis in accordance with the SOP.
· To setup glassware and the station for the extraction.
· To verify volumetric devices and other equipment when required.
· To prepare assigned reagents and/or standards when required.
· To analyze and report (in LIMS) all results from the assigned gravimetric analysis.
· To monitor and order supplies for use in the extraction.
· General lab support including washing glassware, archiving samples.
· Ensure that cross contamination between samples and other materials does not occur.
· Use summary reports to plan and organize work.
· Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
· Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
· Keep their work area clean, neat and organized.

Other responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Skills and Know-how:

· Minimum of a diploma in Chemical Technology from an approved institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Good record keeping skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to accurately follow Standard operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions.
· Dynamic, energetic, motivated, positive outlook, and a 'can-do' attitude.

Work Relationships:

· Internal: This position involves daily contact with coworkers to exchange information, and with their supervisor for scheduling, instructions and training.
· External: N/A.

Working Conditions:

· Analysts are expected to perform repetitive physical work using a variety of machines and equipment as required and according to deadlines established by their supervisor.
· The job requires flexible working hours and shift work.
· Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment.

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