Laboratory Analyst I

Roles/Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Analyst I will prepare chemical solutions, and will operate analytical instrumentation and test fixtures. They will maintain a laboratory notebook on work performed, and will collect data and produce review data packages. They will perform setup and takedown of laboratory for each unique test, as well as clean-up following test, including proper decontamination and disposal of hazardous waste. They will handle chemical warfare agent under engineering controls. They can expect to both work with a test team and alone on projects as assigned. They will generate documentation using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Visio.

Required Skills and Education:

The Laboratory Analyst I must have a degree in chemistry, other physical science, or engineering from an accredited university and laboratory experience (or an equivalent education and one year of experience with direct government or contractor supporting government laboratory chemistry and analytical operations). Must be able to work with or around highly toxic material. Must be experienced with operating analytical instrumentation (primarily gas/liquid chromatographs and mass spectroscopy). Must be capable of diagnosing source of instrument problems and able to perform routine repairs. Must be able to correct instrumentation problems identified by QC procedures and/or analysis of data, and able to implement methodology as directed from more experienced staff. The Laboratory Analyst I must be disciplined in record keeping and familiar with QA/QC procedures, and must be competent in basic computer software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Must have clear, concise and accurate communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Must have a valid driver’s license to operate a variety of vehicles.

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care

• Disability Insurance

• 401K Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

Please note this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.