Environmental Lab Analyst

About the job

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

Analysts work under the direction of a Team Manager. The analyst is responsible for performing testing on routine and non-routine samples using chemical analysis techniques including:

• Gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy

• Gas chromatography/flame ionization detector

• TSS

• TOC

• pH testing

• ICP-OES

• Mercury testing

Analysts are also responsible for the following:

• Sample login

• Instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibrations

• Reviewing test results, investigating failing results, and creating data validation packets

• Reporting non-regulatory results to customers

Work is conducted in an environment regulated by NELAP standards which are enforced by TCEQ.

Qualifications

• Required:

• Valid Driver’s License

• High School Diploma/GED

• Candidates must have working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word and strong time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with an A.S. degree in chemistry or B.S. in physical science are preferred, but not required

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.