Associate Chemist

ObjectWin Technology; Iselin (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Associate Chemist to join their X-ray Diffraction Section. This exciting role offers the opportunity to engage in materials characterization, where you'll apply your analytical skills and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic lab environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in geology, chemistry, or related fields, and will thrive in a collaborative setting. With a focus on independence and multitasking, this position offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects while developing your expertise in analytical techniques. If you're a recent graduate eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in materials characterization is essential.
• Candidates should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials characterization using X-ray diffraction and optical microscopy.
• Perform data interpretation and report writing with guidance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

PC Skills

Multitasking

Documentation

Cross-training in Analytical Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology

Bachelor's Degree in Material Science

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Physics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Associate Chemist

Location: Iselin, NJ 08830

Type: 6 Months Contract

XRD Lab Operation @ Iselin Analytics and Materials Characterization.

The HM welcomes recent college graduates. The most preferred candidates are those with a geology major. Other possible backgrounds/majors include material science, chemistry, and physics.

Regular work hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri, with some flexibility. This is a 6-month position, and the HM is uncertain about the extension at this time. Candidates must have good PC skills and strong analytical skills.

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Chemist to work in the X-ray Diffraction Section of the Analytics and Materials Characterization Group in Iselin, New Jersey. The position requires someone with hands-on academic or industrial experience in materials characterization. Experience in the analysis of inorganic materials using X-ray diffraction and optical microscopy would be considered a plus, as would a Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field.

With training and guidance, the position will require some data interpretation and report writing. Other required skills include:

1. Ability to cross-train in other analytical techniques, like X-ray fluorescence
2. Working independently with minimum supervision
3. Multitasking
4. Documentation of results
5. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
6. Instrument maintenance

This position is anticipated to be a six-month temporary position.