Lab Chemist

Overview

JOB SUMMARY A Laboratory Chemist at Doble Engineering will perform chemical, physical, and electrical tests on insulating fluids. This position requires a sound working and practical knowledge of good laboratory practices and skills including working knowledge of the instrumentation associated with chemical analysis. This position is located at Doble's Houston, Texas and reports to Vernon Glover.

Analysis/Reporting

• Primary focus of the job is to perform physical, chemical and electrical tests using established QNQC procedures and best laboratory practices according to ASTM, IEC, Doble and other methods as defined by the lab manager, lab director or VP of services.
• The correct functioning of the analytical equipment must always be maintained, and the chemist is required to perform this duty.
• Run standards and QC samples on a daily or other time-based basis as required by the Doble lab QNQC practices and record that information.
• Check queues and test samples according to the stated SOPs.
• Update sample  as required.
• Perform statistics on QNQC data to make sure the analytical equipment is running satisfactorily.
• Produce quality control charts in Excel or in another format as required.
• Learn LIMS (Doble Laboratory Information Management System) which is the software that is used in the laboratory in all aspects of our testing.
• Identify samples where additional verification testing is needed prior to submitting results to customers.
• Identify and report errant analysis that may affect the quality or the integrity of the analysis.
• Assist with customer technical questions in the absence of lab manager, lab director or VP.

(if the specific position requires this)

• Maintain and Repair Analytical equipment.
• Provide preventative maintenance to Iimit downtime of the analytical equipment.
• Make sure equipment and the surrounding area is kept clean at all times.
• Change out gases used to supply the equipment as required.
• Change out desiccant when indicated by color change.
• Change out septa and nickel catalyst as required.
• Perform other troubleshooting duties.
• Perform manufacturer recommended maintenance/troubleshooting on analytical test equipment.

• Prepare QNQC samples on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.
• Prepare calibration samples four times per year.

• Follow documented procedures to perform the testing.
• Follow documented procedures to analyze and confirm results and prepare report.

• Doble is engaged in significant research in our industry and from time to time this job will be required to help perform particular research projects for internal use, papers and/or conferences, or customer requests.
• This research requires great attention to detail and reporting and also some flexibility in work hours and duties.
• Identify potential new testing procedures as new insulating fluids are introduced within the power industry or to serve as additional diagnostic tests.

• The goal for any new hire or job change in the laboratory is to be as knowledgeable as possible in all areas of our testing routine. Cross training is essential in what we do, and it is expected that this position will learn these tests.
• As part of this, we also develop tests and this position will be expected to help us in the development of those tests, analysis of procedures and results and contribute to the team effort that is needed to implement a testing method.
• In the event of employee absences from work, complete other lab testing necessary to meet customer expectations. Must be able to complete all analytical testing offered by lab or as defined by the lab manager, lab director or VP.

Minimum Associates Degree in chemistry, physics, biological sciences;
Bachelor's preferred.

• Must have sound knowledge on analytical chemistry, with 2-5 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to proactively communicate status & issues.
• Must be able to work overtime and sometimes on weekend days when needed.

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