Chemist Ii
Current•Perform Volatile Organic Compound analysis with EPA methods 8260D, 524, 624 on GC/MS and MassHunter/Chemstation/ Element LIMS Software•Validate data produced by the laboratory; confirm data’s comprehensiveness, suitability and conformity against standard operating procedures and EPA method parameters•Utilize knowledge and application of EPA and DEP regulatory programs such as NPDES, SDWA, ACT II, Clean Fill and consequent reporting limits needed by these programs•Apply understanding of EPA methods for sample preservation, transportation, collection, holding times and storage; discern improper techniques and impacts on data results•Complete SOP Revisions, NCRs, CAPAs, CARs and investigation documents; appropriately document all deviations from SOPs•Provide technical advice and guidance regarding reporting limits and capabilities of the lab, interpretation of test results, trend analysis and solutions for getting clients results that best meet their needs by utilizing multiple Element (LIMS) software functions•Cooperate and communicate across various departments regarding deviations in operational work and how to improve, alternative solutions to barriers and ideas concerning operational efficiencies with a helpful and friendly spirit •Utilize knowledge and application of EPA and PADEP regulatory programs which require specific reporting limits, such as NPDES, SDWA, ACT II, Clean Fill•Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair Agilent Gas Chromatograph (7890)/Agilent Mass Spectrometer (5977), EST Centurion auto-samplers and EST Evolution Purge and Trap concentrators•Provide technical advice and guidance regarding reporting limits and capabilities of the lab, interpretation of test results, trend analysis and solutions for getting clients results that best meet their needs by utilizing multiple Element (LIMS) software functions•Research and development in the form of multiple large projects to improve operations processes