Lab Analyst - Part Time

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Analysts perform basic testing procedures on a variety of analytical instruments, assessing the outcomes of the analytical techniques and documenting the findings utilizing a system of laboratory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to produce sound, relevant, qualified data
• Receive samples, log in samples, and direct samples to appropriate work stations
• Prepare samples, including acidifications and digestions when necessary
• Assess workloads and organize timely processes for completion of analysis
• Creation of reagents, standards and all chemical components required for accurate assessments of chemical compositions of samples utilizing designated instruments
• Qualification of instrument performance as required for continued certification
• Apply understanding of the fundamentals of analytical chemistry to proper instrument performance and data production
• Ensure integrity of data is maintained and quality control measures are met
• Processing and entry of data
• Peer review of fellow analysts quality measures and data
• Follow safety protocols and good laboratory practices
• Perform instrument maintenance
• Work as part of the laboratory team to guarantee that required testing parameters are performed within established timeframes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required,
• Associates or Bachelors degree in related field, preferred
• Minimum of 6 months related work experience

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.