Associate Chemist Central Lab

Date: Sep 20, 2024

Location(s): West Palm Beach, FL, US, 33407

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 82673

is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

• Entry level technical position performs and documents laboratory analyses in a safe and timely manner in accordance with standard operating procedures based on EPA, ASTM, and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.

• Generate reports of analyses through use of the laboratory information management system.

• Maintain instruments for reliable operation.

• Properly manage waste generation.  

• Availability to take after-hours work as needed.

• Job may include other miscellaneous duties as assigned. 

Job Overview

Employees in this job perform and document laboratory analyses in a timely manner in accordance with approved test methods and NELAC quality control requirements.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under direct supervision:

• Generates reports of analyses and maintains computer database

• Maintains proper sample integrity, preservation, and logs

• Manages waste generation properly

• Maintains equipment under operating and reliable conditions

• Leads, trains, and coaches equipment maintenance requirements for the Lab

• Performs quality assurance reviews of other’s laboratory analyses

• Develops laboratory procedures

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience:0+ years

• High School Grad / GED

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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