Associate Laboratory Analyst at Citizens… · Indianapo…

Summary: Citizens Energy Group is seeking an Associate Laboratory Analyst to join their team. This role involves performing a variety of complex chemical, biological, and physical tests of water and wastewater, while maintaining compliance with quality control standards and assisting in special studies. Responsibilities: - Performs trace contaminant analysis using benchtop equipment following EPA, Standard Methods, and/or laboratory SOPs within established holding times - Assists or performs investigative analyses such as equipment troubleshooting, jar testing, or break point determinations - Supports responses to customer inquiries by performing wet chemistry analysis following established procedures - Prepares chemical solutions used in performing water analysis following standardized formulas or experimental procedures - Assists in maintaining an inventory of chemical stores and general supplies - Maintains balance, refrigerator, freezer, and other logbooks necessary to demonstrate compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) - Records and computes results from test data and maintains quality control records and charts as outlined by the Quality Assurance Program - Collects and logs all Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents for chemical stores - Logs samples and enters data into LIMS accurately - Informs Laboratory Supervision immediately of any personnel, equipment, instrument and material problems and SOP or methodology deviations - Responds to and documents any necessary corrective action - Sets up benchtop equipment required for tests, research, or process control following QA procedures - Cleans and makes minor repairs on laboratory apparatus and benchtop equipment and ensures a high standard of housekeeping, quality control, and safety - Calibrates benchtop equipment as necessary to maintain high quality data - Provides 24-7 analytical support, as necessary, for lift station overflows and emergencies as part of an on-call rotation - Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED, plus two (2) years college course work in biology, chemistry, environmental science or related field or a combination of relevant education and work experience that is equivalent to two (2) years - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations - Ability to work a variable work schedule such as nights, weekends, and/or holidays as part of an on-call rotation to support analytical obligations for operations - Must possess a valid driver's license issued in the United States and the ability to drive utility vehicles - Must have a safe driving record including no history of serious traffic violations, accidents, suspensions/revocations, or DUI/DWI convictions within the last three years - Ability to adhere to Company policies and procedures and to quickly develop proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to perform accurate, repeatable work, to correlate data, makes logical analysis and interprets quality control parameters - Proficiency with computerized lab equipment, data management and related systems - Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume new responsibilities - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry - Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulae, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in more difficult phases - Ability to work with a variety of abstract and concrete variables Required Skills: Chemical analysis, Biological testing, Physical testing, Water and wastewater testing, Trace contaminant analysis, Benchtop laboratory equipment, EPA standards, Standard Methods, Laboratory SOPs, Wet chemistry analysis, Chemical solution preparation, Laboratory Practices (GLP), Quality Assurance Program, Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) management, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Equipment calibration, Data management, Statistical inference, Mathematical concepts, Probability, Geometry, Trigonometry Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution, Wellness Program, Adoption and tuition assistance, Employee Credit Union, PTO and Paid Holidays