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ICP Analyst-Irving, TX

Kelly Services
  • Irving, TX
  • $50,000–$60,000 Per Year
1 day ago
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
ICP Analyst
Location: Irving, TX
Contract: 6–12 months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Salary:$50,000–$60,000 annually, depending on experience

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced ICP Analyst for a contract opportunity in Irving, TX. This position is ideal for an analytical laboratory professional with hands-on ICP-OES experience and a strong background in metals analysis. The ICP Analyst will be responsible for sample preparation, instrumental analysis, data review, reporting, equipment maintenance, and quality documentation.

Position Overview
The ICP Analyst will perform copper and silver testing of water samples using Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instrumentation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate, high-quality laboratory results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform all stages of sample analysis, including sample receipt and login, preparation, digestion, sequencing, ICP analysis, data review, interpretation, and reporting.
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ICP-OES instrumentation and associated laboratory equipment.
  • Accurately enter, review, and maintain analytical data within LIMS and other laboratory databases.
  • Ensure analytical results meet established quality control requirements and laboratory performance standards.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.
  • Maintain instrument logbooks, calibration records, maintenance documentation, and laboratory notebooks.
  • Perform and document equipment calibrations according to established schedules and procedures.
  • Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating SOPs, work instructions, and laboratory documentation.
  • Monitor inventory of laboratory reagents, standards, consumables, and supplies and coordinate ordering as needed.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
  • Follow all laboratory safety protocols, quality assurance standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support method validation, quality control investigations, and corrective action processes as needed.
  • Troubleshoot analytical procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with laboratory staff, supervisors, and other departments to ensure timely completion of analytical testing.
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Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and laboratory experience may be considered.
Experience:
  • At least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience required.
  • Previous experience operating and maintaining ICP-OES instrumentation required.
  • Experience performing metals analysis in environmental, water, mining, metallurgical, or industrial laboratories preferred.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience through professional employment, internships, or academic laboratory coursework.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory testing practices.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality results.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented laboratory environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
  • Familiarity with laboratory quality systems, ISO standards, and quality assurance programs.
  • Experience with instrument calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of environmental water testing methodologies and regulatory requirements.
  • Background in metals analysis, mining, metallurgy, or environmental laboratories.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and laboratory best practices.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
  • Laboratory-based position requiring standing and walking for extended periods.
  • Frequent use of laboratory instruments, computers, and analytical equipment.
  • Ability to lift and move laboratory supplies and consumables as needed.
  • Exposure to laboratory chemicals and reagents in a controlled laboratory environment.
  • Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with laboratory safety procedures.
  • Ability to safely handle samples, chemicals, and laboratory materials while following established safety protocols.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly® Science & Clinical connects talented science professionals with opportunities across the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, and laboratory industries. This opportunity provides the chance to utilize your ICP-OES and analytical chemistry expertise in a professional laboratory environment.

Apply today to be considered for this ICP Analyst opportunity in Irving, TX!

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Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.


About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationIrving, TX
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$50,000–$60,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1946
Websitehttps://www.mykelly.com/

About Company

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Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.

Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.

 

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