General Chemistry Analyst

**Reports To**:General Chemistry/Microbiology Team Leader

**Travel Required**:No

**Summary**

Our General Chemistry Analyst is to analyze all water samples and soil extracts for general chemistry analyses such as pH, EC, alkalinity, turbidity, colour, ammonia, COD, Cyanide, TKN, TSS and Phenol. His/her/their responsibilities include performing digestions and colorimetric analysis of the methods mentioned above.

**Job Duties**
- Performing direct readings of water samples and soil extracts for pH, EC, alkalinity,turbidity, colour, COD, TKN, Cyanide and Phenol
- Performing digestions on water and soil samples for COD, TKN, Cyanide and Phenol.
- Entering all data on calculation sheets for approval by the General Chemistry/Microbiology Team Leader.
- Maintaining the highest standards of quality when performing digestions and analysis, and ensuring that only data which has passed QC is posted for Team Leader approval.
- Organize workload according to due dates.
- Maintain turn-around times (TATs) to ensure client jobs are reported on the specified date, including regular and rush TATs.
- Keep open communications with the General Chemistry Team Leader about issues which may arise while performing tasks.
- Keeping a clean and tidy work area while performing tasks and cleaning up before the end of a shift. Also, performing clean-up in other areas, such as sample disposal for the Ammonia analysts.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

**Requirements**:

- Education in chemistry or related field.
- Some type of experience working in a laboratory environment and understanding knowledge of basic lab analytical skills.
- Must be a dynamic individual who is very organized, maintains work areas clean, pays attention to detail and has a strong sense of urgency when executing his/her tasks.
- Must be able to establish good communication with the General Chemistry/Microbiology Team Leader and other staff in the organization, specifically his/her/their team mates.
- Must be able to come to work on a daily basis and as requested.
- Must be able to multi-task.
- Must be a dynamic individual who is very organized and have the ability to manage their time well
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
- Completion of KaizenLAB Lab Analyst Training Program

**Company Culture Requirements**

KaizenLAB has a very clear identity and we want our team to share in the vision we have. We are looking for individuals who value team work and healthy collaboration. Professional integrity and going above and beyond to always provide your best work are characteristics all our team members have. We don’t settle for mediocrity and truly embody KaizenLAB’s meaning of continuous improvement. We place a very high importance on professional development and require all team members to engage in achieving both their individual goals as well as those of the company.

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**
- Quality - performing the role with all actions being mindful of quality control and accuracy.
- Team Commitment - Successful contribution for the overarching goal of the General Chemistry/Microbiology Department
- Company Ambassador - representing KaizenLAB not just in your role but when you interact with other team members, the leadership team, and industry partners
- Ten (10) hours of professional development per year

**Development Path Opportunities**
- Senior General Chemistry Analyst
- General Chemistry/Microbiology Team Leader

**Advancement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**
- Completion of KaizenLAB Lab Analyst II Training Program
- Completion of KaizenLAB Leadership Training Program
- Ten (20) hours of professional development per year

**Work Conditions**
- Lab environment