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System One Associate Chemist I in Wareham, Massachusetts
Title: Associate Chemist I
Location: Wareham, MA
Start Date: ASAP!
Duration: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire (Lab is expanding adding to staff)
PR: $23-$25 per hr. / (50% Markup)
Hours: Mon-Fri; 8am-4:30pm with rotating weekend coverage 1xmonth
Degree/Experience:
MS Degree or BS Degree in chemistry and 6 months of laboratory experience.
In lieu of a degree, 4-5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting
"MUST HAVES":
Basic lab skills
Must be able to understand and follow laboratory safety standards
Must be able to wear gloves, lab coat, eye protection, sleeves, hearing protection, pesticide suit, plastic booties, dust masks, a respirator and a face mask
Willingness to learn and do repetitive tasks in a fast pace environment
Must be able to work with environmental samples such soils, plant tissue, animal tissues, water and sediment.
Must be able to effectively use balances, meters, pumps, stir plates, funnels, pipets, burets, heating plates, fume hoods and other standard laboratory equipment
Must be able to work with test compounds (including radiolabeled materials), solvents, detergents, acids, bases, resins, silicones and activated carbon.
Must be able to keep detailed, organized records and complete required documentation for the associated tests, in "real time."
Must be able to execute Standard Operating Procedure
Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of routine tasks and often complex and difficult procedures independently and under supervision, in support of the conduct of normal laboratory operations
Expected to detect and report problems in standardized procedures due to instrumental, sample, or test system failures
Performs a variety of routine, laboratory-based procedures. Responsible for understanding and routinely performing applicable Standard Operating Procedures, study specific protocol procedures and other laboratory assignments
Includes recording instrument and apparatus readings on standard forms, preparation of test systems and recording and compiling laboratory data in real time in a complete and thorough manner for individual assignments
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the labs, storage and chamber areas as well as executing regular maintenance/calibration of equipment used on a regular basis
Data entry on a computer, must keep hand written test results and verifying for acceptable extractability and material balance, in real-time, and decide if a repeat analysis or additional extraction is warranted
Ref: #558-Scientific
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
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