About AVN

AVN is a dynamic and growing company that promotes creativity and flexibility in the workplace and encourages a culture of diversity and respect for colleagues. We are looking for a Senior Analytical Laboratory Technician who has a passion for chemistry and process development and works effectively in a collaborative environment.

AVN is a strategic innovation partner providing deep, uncommon expertise and infrastructure to solve the most challenging problems of science and technology. AVN's expertise in chemicals, energy, environmental, and advanced software enables its partners to move ideas from conception to market quickly and efficiently. AVN's chemical, energy, and environmental services business unit is headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia. This business unit provides a broad range of unbiased technical services in industrial R&D, ranging from fundamental research to highly applied development in both the process and product arenas. Our laboratory technicians are essential in providing valuable R&D services to AVN's global customers from our South Charleston laboratories.

About the Position

The senior analytical laboratory technician performs analyses independently, under the supervision of a Project Manager or other senior laboratory personnel, to achieve project goals. This includes providing technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers. This position is safety-focused and supports the AVN culture of diversity and respect for our colleagues.

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Set up and conduct analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy

• Independently set up methods for chemical mixtures analysis using various chemical and instrumental techniques
• Use control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Prepare chemical solutions for processes following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas

• Carry out routine tasks accurately and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses
• Record results and sometimes interpret results to present to senior colleagues
• Maintain and clean laboratory instruments and equipment
• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced
• Use computers and perform mathematical calculations to determine compositions and for the preparation of graphs and tables
• Exercise procedural, safety, and quality requirements specified in AVN 's Safety Manual and company policies

Required Skills

• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Capable of interpreting various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees of AVN
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Good note-writing skills for effective documentation
• Skilled in math to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• High level of technical aptitude and creativity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to wear all personal protective equipment

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry preferred
• Five years of related experience
• Experience in GC, GC/MS, HPLC, and LIMS.
• Experience setting up, operating, developing methods for, and maintaining analytical instruments.

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in chemistry
• More than five years of related experience

Position Location

South Charleston, WV

Work Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but laboratory technicians must be able to work irregular hours based on project needs. This could include rotating shifts, evening shifts, 10 or 12-hour workdays, or weekend coverage. Occasional overtime is required.

Position Pay Range

AVN offers competitive pay based on experience level.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, or current or future service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.