Senior Chemist - ALS Environmental

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At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world. 

About the role:

The primary purpose of this position is to analyze samples using GC/MS and to review data for release to clients. Develop and improve analytical procedures. Maintain analytical instruments and serve as lead chemist for the analytical group.

About you:

• Prepare and analyze samples using GC, detectors (TCD, SCD, FID, etc), GCMS, preconcentors, thermal desorber, canister cleaning, standard diluters. Perform routine maintenance and repairs and coordinate service when needed.
• Responsible for meeting calibration and QA requirements.
• Document activities and report results in a concise and accurate manner.
• Compliant with turn around time
• Research and develop new procedures
• Familiarity laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Improving existing procedures
• Mentor and coach junior analysts
• Identify and report quality problems to the supervisor or QA department.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance procedures.
• Possess a general knowledge of organic chemistry fundamentals; ability to understand terminology and principals in order to comply with analytical methods.
• Ability to take ownership for meeting goals and objectives; willing to be accountable for own decisions, and willing to give 100%. Able to look for new ways to accomplish objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in a scientific field (ie, chemistry, biology, etc.) is required.
• A minimum of 5 year experience analyzing compounds is required.
• Prior experience with specified instrumentation is required.
• Experience in EPA VOC methods for air (i.e TO-15, TO-17 etc) and/or EPA VOC methods for soil/water (i.e. 8260, etc.)is a strong asset

Physical Demands:

• The ability to stand for intervals of up to 8 hours while working; 
• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers;
• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle glassware;
• Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment;
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone;
• Significant amounts of overtime and weekend work will be required based on work load.

Working at ALS: 

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. 

Our benefits include:

• Compensation Min$75,000-Max$90,000
• Structured wage increases
• Comprehensive benefit package  (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

About ALS: 

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. 

Everyone matters: 

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society

ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

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ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.