Chemist, ICP-MS / HR-ICP-MS

Company: Air Liquide
Location: Fremont
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Balazs NanoAnalysis, a division of Air Liquide Group is seeking a Chemist I specializing in trace and ultra-trace elemental analysis techniques. This person would preferably have prior experience with metal analysis and acid handling, and wish to pursue a career in analytical chemistry with a focus within the semiconductor industry.Working Shift : Monday - Friday, 12pm-9pm or 1pm-10pm

• Assist in developing new analytical methods to improve the products and services provided to customers
• Capable of repairing ICP-MS / HR-ICP-MS instruments
• Perform preventative maintenance on different types of ICP-MS instrumentation
• Perform non-routine sampling at client's facility as assigned and complete all other additional assignments as required
• Provide technical training to other chemists, laboratory technicians, and service technicians
• Responsible for evaluation, interpretation, and verification of analytical data
• Review data
• Send routine reports
• Purchase routine laboratory supplies and reagents
• Willingly serve on Safety, 5S and other committees
• Complies with the established Quality System and reports quality deficiencies
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data
• Ensures proper data entry of analysis results
• Limited customer communication
• Maintains records for instrument calibrations and preventative maintenance
• Operate and maintain assigned ICP-MS / HR-ICP-MS laboratory instruments
• Perform routine and limited non-routine analyses and other laboratory procedures as required
• Prepare required reagents, standards, and preparation vessels for analysis
• Retrieve, move, and connect/disconnect cylinders for the purpose of analysis
• Follow established SOPs
• Sample login, tracking, and returns using a LIMS system
• Sample transfers between different laboratories
• Sample bottle kit preparation for clients
• Acidic waste neutralization
• Sample waste consolidation and disposal
• Responsible for the documentation of quality control standards and analytical results
• Responsible for compliance with 5S
• Meets and exceeds all company safety procedures and standards
  • Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or equivalent education with 1-3 years of laboratory experience in industry.
  • MS degree in Chemistry or equivalent education with 0-2 years of laboratory experience in industry.
  • Ability to operate and maintain assigned ICP-MS / HR-ICP-MS laboratory equipment
  • Good problem solving skills, innovative, and resourceful.
  • Proficient in computer skills such as LIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

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