Chemistry Lab Technician- Richmond, VA 23218

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Job description

Chemical Lab Technician

Richmond, VA 23219

Temporary to Hire

Work Schedule:

+ 1:00PM to 9:30PM, Monday-Friday.

About the position:

+ Primary test responsibilities are Karl Fischer water titrations, and off-shift coverage for ICP, viscometrics and potentiometric titrations.

Responsibilities

+ Active participant in company safety culture.

+ Maintain up-to-date understanding of company, industry and government safety procedures and regulations, and ensure compliance.

+ Perform safe and sound laboratory practices in general.

+ Primary role running Karl Fisher titrations.

+ Provide back-up support for a broad range of tests, with an emphasis on maintaining our highest throughput tests, ICP, titrations, and viscosity.

+ Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.

+ Participate in ISO related activities with an up-to-date understanding of the ISO function. Maintain quality documentation.

Qualifications:

+ High school graduate, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

+ Demonstrated lab and/or chemistry training, experience, or aptitude.

Education and Experience Preferred:

+ Associate degree or bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field. At least 2 years of experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory. Customer service.

+ Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Skills and Abilities:

+ Demonstrate basic knowledge of safe laboratory practices and procedures.

+ Basic computer literacy (i.e., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel).

+ Ability to perform standardized laboratory procedures with intermediate to minimal supervision. Effectively manage multiple tasks and changing priorities to achieve completion within the agreed-on timeframe.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with fellow analysts, researchers, and stakeholders across Afton's organizational matrix to achieve business objectives.

+ Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly in an engaging and convincing manner.

**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

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