Chemist jobs in Yakima, WA

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The pesticides Lab Chemist’s primary function is to assist in the pesticide analysis of hop samples. The Chemist will perform accurate lab analysis and report results in a timely manner. The Chemist will be well versed in lab procedures, and instrumental analysis meeting Hopsteiner’s high quality hop product manufacturing standards. The Chemist will also assist in method   development.

• Weigh and Prepare samples for analysis.
• Prepare retainer samples storage.
• Keep lab chemicals, gases, and standards supply filled and maintain inventory.
• Wash glassware and store glassware away each day.
• Clean lab and empty chemical waste   containers.
• Operate the lab instrumentation (LCMSMS, GCMSMS, etc.), experience preferred. 
• Enter sample descriptions and results into lab database.
• Maintain records of calibration and calibration checks for instruments in the lab.
• Prepare reports from lab data and route to appropriate persons and file records in a timely manner. 
• Understand the OSHA Safety/Health Plan.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Experience, Education, and Licensure/Certification Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science in a related field preferred.
• Laboratory experience in educational course work and/or employment preferred. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Computer literacy required. 
• Must be comfortable working in a laboratory environment   performing experiments, testing, and operating pilot plants. 
• Must work well with others as well as work independently. 
• Must be self-motivating, innovative, and provide technical expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical   Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential  job functions consistently meeting qualitative and/or quantitative   productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.