Chemist

APR Consulting

Diamond Bar (CA)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 48,216

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to improving air quality as a Chemist. In this temporary role, you will utilize your analytical chemistry expertise to conduct vital chemical analyses in an air quality laboratory. You will work with advanced instrumentation and methodologies to assess air samples, contributing to the agency's mission of regulating pollution. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a meaningful way, while enjoying a flexible schedule and the potential for extension. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Experience in chemical and physical analyses using various techniques.
Strong knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods.

Responsibilities

Conduct analyses of air samples to evaluate air quality.
Assist in various laboratory departments and field work as needed.

Skills

Qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis

Chromatographic techniques

Spectroscopic methods

Mass spectrometry

Documentation and chain-of-custody management

Education

BS in Chemistry

Tools

Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC)

Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detector (GC/FID)

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Ion Chromatography (IC)

Proton Transfer Reaction Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS)

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$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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A utility client is looking for a Chemist who will work in the agency’s air quality laboratory and may be called upon to assist in all laboratory departments or with the laboratory’s field work.

Location: Diamond Bar, CA 91765, ONSITE

Pay Rate: $30 - $35/hr., depending on experience

Duration: Approximately 6 months (with a possibility to extend up to 12 months), working 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Four 10-hour days, Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. however, on occasion, the schedule may switch to Monday through Thursday, or Wednesday through Saturday. Interested individuals must be willing to work these schedules within a Monday - Saturday timeframe. Flexibility is important for this assignment.

MUST BE WILLING TO SUBMIT THEIR CURRENT COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMA BEFORE SUBMITTING

This temporary Chemist will work in the agency’s air quality laboratory and may be called upon to assist in all laboratory departments or with the laboratory’s field work. May conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of air samples, using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation, including Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detector (GC/FID), Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS), Ion Chromatography (IC), Proton Transfer Reaction Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS), and spectroscopic methods to evaluate air quality samples for types and concentrations of contaminants present. May assist with other laboratory duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Chemistry is required, from an accredited US college or university, preferably with an emphasis in analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis.
Requires experience conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation.
Knowledge of and experience with chromatographic, spectroscopic and/or mass spectrometric methods is highly desired.
The ability to manage multiple tasks, while adhering to chain-of-custody and documentation requirements is critical.

About our client:

Our client is the air quality management agency for four local counties, responsible for regulating businesses so they don’t pollute the air. “We clean the air we breathe.”

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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