Analytical Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an analytical chemistry expert to support applied research projects. The role involves method development, instrumentation maintenance, and mentoring junior scientists. Candidates should have a strong analytical background and excellent communication skills, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemistry with 5-10 years experience.
• Excellent knowledge of analytical methods like TD, GC, LC, IC, and MS.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods for various instrumentation techniques.
• Lead meetings with clients and present materials.
• Mentor junior scientists in analytical tasks.

Skills

Analytical methods development

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Analytical chemistry expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Graduate degree (Masters or PhD)

Tools

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Liquid Chromatography (LC)

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Ion Chromatography (IC)

Thermal Desorption (TD)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide analytical chemistry subject matter expertise to one or more chemistry-based applied research projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develops and validates analytical methods using thermal desorption (TD), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC), mass spectrometry (MS), and microscopy
- Performs troubleshooting and non-routine maintenance on TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation
- Ensures the readiness of TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation
- Facilitates the stand-up of new analytical instrumentation
- Leads meetings with company clients by preparing and presenting meeting materials in meetings
- Develops innovative solutions to complex problems
- Develops improvements to currently used processes and analysis methods
- Trains, leads, and mentors junior level scientists to execute analytical chemistry tasks
- Performs wet chemistry (dilutions, extractions, etc.)
- Composes, reviews, and executes test plans and standard operating procedures
- Composes and reviews technical reports
- Performs literature reviews
- Safely handles explosives and other hazardous materials
- Sources materials and submits purchase requests
- Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's):

• - Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new things
  - Previous experience with TD, GC, LC, IC, or MS
  - Excellent working knowledge of TD, GC, LC, IC, and MS
  - Technical writing, presentation, verbal communication, and listening skills

Education/Experience: Incumbent professional should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry with five to ten years of analytical chemistry experience or a graduate degree (masters or PhD) chemistry with up to five years of experience.

Certificates and Licenses: No specific certificates or licenses are required for this position.

Clearance: The ability to obtain a Secret clearance and Department of Homeland Security suitability is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The incumbent professional has little to no supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions/ Equipment: The incumbent professional is expected to work and/or be available during regular business hours. He/she should also generally be available via e-mail or phone during non-business hours as needed to address critical issues or emergencies. He/she may be required to travel on behalf of the company up to 25%.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Powered by ExactHire:160577