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Element has an upcoming opportunity for an Analytical Chemist (Environmental Testing) to join our growing team in Fort Wayne, IN. The Analytical Chemist (Environmental Testing) prepares and analyzes environmental and drinking water samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific and EPA methodologies in compliance with Element Materials Technology quality assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be a physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in several of the following: HPLC, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, GC-ECD, GC-MS, and Wet Chemistry.

• Preparation of samples using standard techniques
• Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
• Prioritizing work assignments to ensure that extraction and analysis hold times are met
• Analyze drinking water and complex environmental sample extracts for organic semi-volatile compounds including but not limited to pesticides, PCBs, SVOCs, SOCs, & PFAS by GC/ECD, GC/MS, HPLC, & LC/MS/MS
• Review raw data for accuracy and interferences as well as proper integration
• Review chromatograms and mass spectra for proper identification in complicated matrices
• Prepare and analyze duplicates and dilutions as needed
• Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
• Performing routine instrument maintenance and repair
• Competency on complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Proficient, with IDOCs, for a minimum for 50% of methods carried out in the department
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY environmental, health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field.
• 5-10 years analytical chemistry experience in a related Environmental Science or TIC field.
• Experience with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, LC-MS, GC-MS, and Wet Chemistry.
• EPA method 1633A, 533, and/or 537.1 Rev 2.0 experience is a plus.
• Experience with LIMS data entry
• Proficiency in calibration standard and QC sample preparation and analysis
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience scheduling work to ensure that sample holding times are not exceeded and that customer service goals for turnaround time are achieved
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills
• Work independently following written and verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing
• Reading, writing and speaking skills

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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