Analytical Chemist

Koch Modular; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Modular is seeking a skilled Analytical Chemist to support pilot plant studies through routine laboratory analyses, wet chemistry work, and method development. The role requires 5+ years of chemistry experience and familiarity with spectroscopy, GC, HPLC, IC and ICP.

Responsibilities include maintaining calibration records, collaborating with senior chemists, interacting with clients and engineers, and ensuring a safe, organized lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry techniques including spectroscopy, GC, HPLC, IC and ICP is preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is advantageous and is mandatory; internships or academic projects will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory analyses using spectroscopy (ICP, UV, IC), GC, and HPLC for pilot plant studies.
• Perform wet chemistry analyses (Karl Fischer water content, moisture balance, ammonia, pH, densities) and maintain calibration records.
• Support client-driven pilot plant experiments and assist with method development and validation.
• Collaborate with senior chemist to troubleshoot and optimize processes.
• Prepare calibration standards and samples; document results clearly and timely.
• Maintain lab safety, cleanliness, and inventory of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Autonomy with teamwork

Documentation & recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Spectroscopy

Gas Chromatography (GC)

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Ion Chromatography (IC)

Job description

• Conduct routine laboratory analyses which may support pilot plant study using techniques such as spectroscopy (ICP, UV, IC), gas chromatography, and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
• Perform wet chemistry analysis such as: Water content by Karl Fischer, NVR by Moisture Balance, Ammonia with use of electrode, pH, Densities, etc. and maintain accurate records of all calibrations, procedures, and results.
• Perform project experiments based on client needs for multi-step analysis.
• Assist in the development and validation of analytical methods in support of pilot plant study.
• Assist with method requirements issued by a client or analytical standard such as: ASTM, UOP methods etc.
• Utilize spectrophotometers and other laboratory equipment to analyze samples and ensure quality data is measured and reported for pilot plant studies.
• Collaborate with senior chemist to troubleshoot experimental issues and optimize processes as required or needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, always adhering to safety protocols.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress, share findings, and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Interact with clients and pilot plant engineers and operators in support of pilot plant studies and projects.
• Assist with supplies and chemicals ordering in supporting pilot plant lab needs and meet client research project requirements.
• Ability to actively interact and utilize lab equipment, make standards-based project needs; with understanding of calculations of concentrations.
• Assist and/or prepare calibration standards, samples for evaluation using various lab techniques and ability to follow various method protocols.
• Possessing good communication skills, provide written and verbal reports as needed and in a timely manner.
• Support all lab inventory of supplies and maintenance documentation.
• Analytical troubleshooting skills are a must.
• Assist in lab instrumentation maintenance and some experience/knowledge of various instrumentation repair needs are a plus.
• Participate in various inventories required for lab operations such as chemical inventory, instrument maintenance, GC and HPLC column inventory, etc.
• Assist in maintaining analytical lab scales weight check calibrations at various intervals; required when making low detection standards.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry techniques, including spectroscopy, gas chromatography, HPLC, IC and ICP and wet chemistry preferred.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting is advantageous and is mandatory; internships or academic projects will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical information clearly.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills with good attention to detail and the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects.
• While working in the present and supporting current projects, always stay mindful of future projects.
• The ability to do work autonomously, however mostly working as part of a team.
• Organized, responsive, proactive team player, able to manage a high-volume workload while still staying focused on meeting project and customer objectives.
• Ability to be innovative thinker, perform under pressure and navigate through analytical demands for laboratory support to our clients and engineers.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran