Senior Chemist - El Segundo, CA

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, youll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

Jacobs is searching for a dynamic Chemist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you'll perform advanced analytical procedures used in the testing of samples pertaining to water and/or wastewater, treatment plant effluent and various surface waters. Work will include sample preparation, and analysis of compliance and process control samples at the West Basin Water Quality Laboratory. Youll operate, maintain, and calibrate instruments and equipment for laboratory analysis and must apply knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry, biology, microbiology, and mathematics required in an analytical laboratory; use standard laboratory practices and QA/QC procedures and help maintain laboratory accreditation. In addition, youll provide technical assistance to other areas of the lab as well as the process control function of the treatment facility.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

The Chemist will perform chemical, bacteriological and physical laboratory tests for the water recycling facility to include preparation of analytical standard solutions and reagents utilized for analyses

Continually reviews and scrutinizes standardized procedures and methods used in analyses

Operates, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation as needed

Participates in shared responsibilities to maintain laboratory programs including quality assurance, safety, and training

Related duties include periodic training of operations personnel on field equipment, analytical techniques and quality control procedures

Assists in collecting samples during heavy workload months

Other duties may be assigned

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and well help you grow what drives you - and deliver the worlds most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field from an accredited university or college is required

Minimum Five (5) years experience in an analytical or environmental laboratory performing physical, chemical and biological analyses required

Must be familiar with EPA and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater methods

Must understand and follow the quality control requirements of the regulatory agencies in California

Ability to scrutinize analytical data and make sound decisions regarding proper laboratory operation; able to clearly present information and data both orally and in reports

Must be able to make chemical solutions, perform standard chemical calculations, and perform routine mathematical and statistical calculations

Must be familiar with Windows operating systems, have knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), and a Laboratory Management Information System (LIMS)

Ability to work effectively in a team-based organization required; work effectively with others in solving problems; willing to accept suggestions from team members, and offer expertise as needed

Willing to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as assigned or needed

Valid CA Drivers License with no major infractions required

Ideally, Youll Also Have

Must have practical knowledge of laboratory tasks, techniques, equipment, and terminology used in environmental laboratories. Working knowledge of the basic principles and practices of chemical, physical and microbiological analysis of water and wastewater preferred

Knowledge of the operation of advanced laboratory equipment is required. General knowledge and principles of advanced analytical instrumentation such as IC, TOC analyzer, ICP etc. preferred.

Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, including listening skills

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as, outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed.

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