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Risk Control Industrial Hygiene Lab Chemist

Employer
Travelers Insurance
Location
Windsor, Connecticut
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Mar 4, 2019

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Category
Operations, Risk Management
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Company Information
Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Job Summary
Under general supervision, works independently and as part of a team, conducts routine to complex sample analyses and calculations using established techniques, tools and methodologies. Produce jobs for peer review that are complete, fully documented, technically correct and meet all quality control protocols. Performs peer review of assigned analyses. This job does not manage others This job works under General Supervision: Incumbent independently performs a variety of duties, including potentially complex duties within established policy guidelines; responsible for a defined set of assignments (e.g. assigned customers, claims or other specified set of responsibilities); is expected to set priorities and meet specific goals and objectives of the function or unit. (Typically pertains to advanced/operational, senior professional, unit supervisor)

Marketing Description

Travelers operates a state-of-the-art Industrial Hygiene Laboratory that provides laboratory analytical services to help assess employee exposure and work toward the prevention of occupational illnesses. The laboratory is located in a 40,000-square-foot facility and has been accredited by American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) in their Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Accreditation Program (IHLAP) since 1976.

The person filling this position will be well qualified to provide variety of high quality analytical services to laboratory clients. While experience is preferred, may consider a more entry level candidate depending on background.



Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Using established procedures, performs routine to complex sample preparation and analyses using complex techniques (e.g. metals by ICP and ICPMS, liquid chromatography, ion chromatography, gas chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry), and prepares sampling media for client use. Understands the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures for the analyses they are performing and is able to perform basic troubleshooting and method development as the need arises. Provides guidance to clients for sampling protocols and procedures, analytical results, QA, and occupational exposure limits. Enters results into Laboratory Information Management system and presents jobs for peer review that are complete, fully documented, technically correct and meet all quality control protocols. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or related science required

Education, Work Experience & Knowledge
Undergraduate degree in Chemistry with laboratory experience preferred

Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies
Technical aptitude, detail oriented Superior communication skills written, verbal and listening Strong computer skills for laboratory instrumentation, LIMS, etc. Ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with a client Experience working in a collaborative environment and independently Critical thinking skills Proven work ethic

Environmental/Work Schedules/Other
Exposure to Dirt, Dust, Fumes, Smoke, Gases, or Other Irritating Substances (In a Laboratory setting) Weekend work hours (Rarely)

Physical Requirements
Operates standard office equipment - Frequently Sitting (Can stand at will) - Frequently Standing- Frequently Use of Keyboards, Sporadic 10-Key - Frequently

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
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WHO WE ARE

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For more than 160 years Travelers has earned a reputation as a leader in personal, business and specialty insurance because we take care of our customers. When you work at Travelers, life’s most important moments become your life’s work. That means helping families feel secure, businesses to prosper, knowing that you’ve made a difference, and feeling like you belong to something bigger.


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