Laboratory Analyst 2 - Mercury

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

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Bureau Veritas is looking for an

ANALYST 2 – MERCURY WORKSTATION

This is a Full-Time position with Medical Benefits and Retirement Savings Plan

As an ANALYST 2, your responsibilities are:

Perform chemical analysis using Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption (CVAA) instrumentation.   Report sample results using Excel and LIMS including control charting.  Organize and prioritize samples based on TAT and hold time requirements.  Prepares sample digestions for mercury analysis for several matrices including water, soil, coal, paint, biota, filters, solid waste and leachates detailed in various Standard Operation Procedures.  Responsible for the preparation of all standards and reagents for the workstation.   Complete documentation of digestion, reagent, maintenance and verification logs is also a key responsibility.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and ensure strict adherence to procedures.
• Responsible for sample digestions of various matrices.
• Operation, maintenance and analysis using CVAA.
• Instrument troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Maintain control charts as per QA manual requirements, monitor for failure to meet tolerances and consult with Supervisor regarding remedial action.
• General housekeeping of laboratory and workstations.
• Prepare samples, sub-samples and reagents.  Ensure samples, extracts and standard solutions are properly labelled and stored in the appropriate location.
• Maintain up to date maintenance records for instrumentation.
• Meet quality and turnaround time specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analysed within holding time requirements.
• Provide supervisor with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays.
• Perform simple analysis, including operation of balances and meters.
• Maintaining a clean organized workspace.
• Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
• Train Lab Technicians and Analyst 1 as required.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends to accommodate client needs.
• Other duties as required

Availability for shift work, OT and weekend work required

You are an ideal ANALYST 2 if you have [Minimum Requirements]:

• You have a Technical diploma required, B.Sc. preferred
• You have knowledge of standard operating procedures and instrumental techniques
• You have 1 to 3 years of experience in related area of testing
• You have sound knowledge of sample handling procedures to ensure continuity and integrity of samples through compliance with laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols

Attributes:

• Good time-management, multi-tasking, organization and prioritization skills
• Good analytical laboratory skills
• Basic laboratory cleanliness skills
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good independent worker
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform simple calculations
• Professional attitude

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work.  Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success.  Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. 

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents. 

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at https://www.bvna.com/careers

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.  If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required.  Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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