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Confidential Inorganics Lab Tech - Metals

SDHR Consulting

National City, California

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Chain of Custody, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Impact, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Work, ICP, Industry Standards, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Management, Maintain Compliance, Metal Joining, Microsoft Office, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Public Health, Public Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Specimen Analysis, Team Player, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
National City, California
POSTED
14 days ago

Environmental Laboratory Organic Chemist – Metals

National City, CA | Full-Time

Analyze with precision. Protect the environment. Build a meaningful career in science.

Our client is seeking a skilled Environmental Laboratory Inorganic Chemist with experience in testing for Metals to join our team in National City, CA. In this role, you'll work with advanced instrumentation and proven EPA methodologies to analyze environmental samples that directly impact public health, safety, and environmental protection.

If you're detail-driven, scientifically curious, and ready to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, this is your opportunity to make your expertise matter.

What You'll Do

  • Perform and/or supervise physical and chemical testing of environmental samples
  • Operate ICP, Mercury Analyzers, and other advanced laboratory instrumentation
  • Conduct sample preparation, digestion, and extraction using EPA methods (8270, 8260, 8081, 8082, 8015, and others)
  • Review and validate analytical data to ensure compliance with method and QA/QC standards
  • Maintain legally defensible documentation and chain of custody records
  • Receive and log samples, generate reports, and manage laboratory inventory
  • Work within federal, state, and internal quality assurance programs
  • Support audit readiness (AIHA/ELAP familiarity a plus)

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science
  • Minimum 24 semester hours of college chemistry (official transcripts required)
  • At least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience
  • Hands-on experience with ICP and/or Mercury Analyzers
  • Experience with LIMS systems, sample receipt, and analysis

Core Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Why Join Us

  • Work on impactful environmental projects with real-world significance
  • Gain experience with industry-standard methods and advanced instrumentation
  • Be part of a long-standing, reputable laboratory network
  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities to grow your expertise

Additional Details

  • Location: National City, CA (on-site role)
  • Work Environment: Laboratory setting with standard safety protocols

If you're ready to apply your chemistry expertise to meaningful environmental work and grow within a respected laboratory organization, we'd love to hear from you.

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