About The Role

The Associate Researcher, Part-time performs all the regular duties of a full time Associate Researcher, but due to abbreviated hours doesnt qualify for exemption. This is an hourly position which is eligible for overtime, intended to be used for part-time employees. Under moderate supervision, conducts routine and standardized experiments using advanced techniques specific to the research project. Analyzes and assists in interpreting moderately complex results.

Analyze environmental samples, including water, soil, sediment, air, and waste, for organic and inorganic contaminants.
Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments such as GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, and ion chromatography systems.
Prepare samples using approved extraction, digestion, filtration, dilution, and preservation techniques.
Follow validated analytical methods issued by the EPA, ASTM, ISO, and other applicable regulatory organizations.
Perform quality-control procedures, including blanks, duplicates, matrix spikes, calibration checks, and certified reference materials.
Review chromatograms, instrument outputs, calculations, and quality-control results to confirm data accuracy and validity.
Document laboratory activities thoroughly and maintain complete chain-of-custody and sample-tracking records.
Investigate unusual results, contamination, instrument failures, and quality-control deviations.
Prepare technical reports and communicate analytical findings to laboratory managers, clients, and project teams.
Comply with laboratory safety procedures, chemical-hygiene requirements, and hazardous-waste disposal regulations.
Maintain laboratory supplies, standards, reagents, and chemical inventories.
Support method development, validation, verification, and continuous process improvement.
Train and provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians and junior staff.
Meet required turnaround times while maintaining high standards of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
Bachelors Degree in science or related field or equivalent experience
None, but some research or healthcare exposure preferred