Lab Analytical Assistant

Description

CTG is seeking to fill a Lab Analytical Assistant opening for our client in Muscatine, IA.

Location: Muscatine, IA

Duration: 6 months

Work Hours: Night shift, 10:00PM - 6:00AM

Duties:

• Performs routine testing on all samples in the Analytical Services laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management. The laboratory operates 24 x 7.

• The shift and days off for the applicant have not been determined.

• All applicants for this position should be open to working any of the three lab shifts and any days of the week including overnights and weekends.

• Performs routine analytical testing on teams that work a variety of shifts that include working weekends and holidays.

• Requests additional work to increase team productivity.

• Prepares and analyzes numerous types of samples by a variety of physical and chemical analytical techniques using sophisticated analytical equipment.

• The instrumentation includes pH meters, densitometers, dissolved oxygen meters, conductivity meters, calorimeters, viscometers, rheometers, spectrophotometers, auto-titrators, ion chromatographs (IC), inductively coupled plasma spectrometers (ICP), laser particle size analyzers, gas chromatographs (GC), High Pressure Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC), titrators, densitometers, auto-claves, pipettors, platers, incubators, and ovens.

• Performs various microbiological tests including tests to determine spore counts and microbiological contamination.

• Understands and operates STARLiMS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Waters Empower laboratory data acquisition system, and other instrument-specific computer systems.

• Searches various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to locate information required to complete analyses.

• Promptly and accurately records, calculates, and reports analytical results.

• Maintains appropriate records to meet internal requirements as well as, ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001. Completes various daily instrument calibrations and inspections.

• Observes good safety and housekeeping practices.

• May serve as Safety Officer for the shift.

• Maintains laboratory supplies, prepares solutions, cleans glassware, disposes of solid/liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory.

• Trains others on waste management.

• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Reviews analytical data and various LIMS reports.

• Communicates and discusses any issues with other team members and supervision.

• Participates on continuous improvement sub-teams.

Skills:

• Knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks.

• Also must know labeling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in: satellite accumulation areas, less than 90-day containers, and less than 90-day tanks.

• Initial RCRA hazardous waste training shall be completed within 6 months of starting job, and refresher training shall occur annually thereafter.

• This experience should include doing chemical analyses.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• High attention to details and an ability to analyze outcomes against a standard.

• Ability to diagnose the typical instrument problems with little or no assistance and provide assistance to others.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory. Preferences: Understands basic HPLC and GC operation.

Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Jamie Robinson at Jamie.Robinson@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About Us

CTG is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and services that accelerate clients' project momentum and achievement of their desired IT and business outcomes. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG has operations in North America, South America, Western Europe, and India. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people are the culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work-certified company in every country in which we operate.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.