UNC Summer Intern / Environmental Lab… at ACZ… · Steamboat…

Summary: ACZ Laboratories, Inc. is an environmental testing laboratory located in Steamboat Springs, CO, specializing in the analysis of trace-level contaminants. As an Environmental Lab Analyst / Assistant, you will conduct chemical analyses and testing of environmental samples, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing accurate data for assessments and projects. Responsibilities: - Prepare samples for analysis, including digestion, filtration, and dilution as required by standard operating procedures - Perform chemical analyses of environmental samples using various laboratory techniques and instruments (e.g., GC-MS, ICP-AES, ICP-MS) - Ensure accurate analysis on environmental samples for various constituents to provide high-quality data that supports environmental monitoring and regulatory reporting - Execute EPA approved methods according to laboratory standard operating procedures - Participate in the development and validation of new laboratory methods and procedures - Perform quality control checks and maintain records of laboratory activities - Clean laboratory equipment and facilities - Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results - Monitor and maintain support equipment such as balances, ovens, and thermometers - Prepare and review data - Analyze samples, verify results, and produce reports with data of known and documented quality - Maintain complete and accurate records of laboratory activities - Collaborate with project managers and other team members to meet project deadlines and deliverables - Learn, embrace, and adhere to ACZ's mission, core values, and quality system - Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and laboratory safety protocols - Perform other duties as instructed Required Qualifications: - Strong technical knowledge in analytical chemistry - Attention to detail - Passion for environmental sustainability - Ability to conduct chemical analyses and testing of environmental samples including soil, water, air, and hazardous waste - Experience with laboratory techniques and instruments (e.g., GC-MS, ICP-AES, ICP-MS) - Ability to execute EPA approved methods according to laboratory standard operating procedures - Experience in the development and validation of new laboratory methods and procedures - Ability to perform quality control checks and maintain records of laboratory activities - Ability to clean laboratory equipment and facilities - Ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results - Ability to monitor and maintain support equipment such as balances, ovens, and thermometers - Ability to prepare and review data - Ability to analyze samples, verify results, and produce reports with data of known and documented quality - Ability to maintain complete and accurate records of laboratory activities - Ability to collaborate with project managers and other team members to meet project deadlines and deliverables - Ability to learn, embrace, and adhere to ACZ's mission, core values, and quality system - Ability to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and laboratory safety protocols Required Skills: Analytical Chemistry, GC-MS, ICP-AES, ICP-MS Important Skills: Environmental Regulations, Quality Control, Data Analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Laboratory Safety, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration Benefits: Housing opportunities available