Analytical Chemist at EnvironQuest Nigeria Limited

EnvironQuest was founded in 2001, and since then, we've made it our mission to provide scientifically sound, cost-effective integrated solutions for our customers so they can protect and preserve the environment without sacrificing their ambitions for business growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute complex analytical and physical chemistry testing following the laboratory SOPs.
• Identify potential challenges and proactively plan for resolution
• Prepare reagents and solutions according to SOPs
• Calibrate equipment for accuracy, reliability and precision
• Interpret and document lab test results including calculations and observations
• Review peers' analytical data for accuracy and integrity
• Alert the Senior Chemist of unusual test results and problems encountered during analysis.

Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years experience in organic or inorganic analysis using CLP, SW-846 and other EPA methods
• Experience applying EPA Functional Guidelines for data validation

Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Attention to detail and the ability to think critically
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet, Adobe Acrobat)
• Able to manage analysis timelines
• Laboratory experience with analytical instrumentation such as GC, GC/MS, GC/FID/ECD
• Experience in reviewing data from high-resolution GC/MS techniques for light/heavy hydrocarbons
• Experience in validating data according to the US EPA Functional Guidelines
• Experience reviewing/validating data from other methods/programs is desirable
• Strong organizational skills
• Team player with the flexibility to meet a variety of fluctuating and varied client requirements.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@environquest.com using the job title as subject of the mail.