Chemist

RTI International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in North Carolina seeks a Chemist to perform chemical analyses and support product development. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and emphasizes strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Join RTI International to tackle complex global challenges while contributing to impactful research in health and environmental solutions.

Benefits

Generous paid time off policy

Access to a retirement savings program

Financial reimbursement for education

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses.
• Setup, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments.
• Prepare solutions and compounds for laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze substances to determine their composition.
• Conduct tests to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Write technical reports detailing methods and findings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

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Why RTI

RTI International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization based out of North Carolina. At RTI, you will find work you believe in, tackling some of the most complex global challenges of our time. Our mission is to impact the wellbeing of 1 billion people by 2030 through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. Our staff promote meaningful change around the world helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. Join us in our commitment to teamwork, belonging, and the passion to change the world.

About The Hiring Group

Technology, Advancement, and Commercialization (TAC) provides scientific and engineering solutions for difficult problems existing in the fields of health, energy and environment. In TAC, applied research and development, along with prototyping and scale-up activities, are concentrated in numerous research and application labs, as well as in a pilot plant facility located on RTI’s main campus.

What You'll Do

Job Duties: Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Carry out various chemical and physical characterizations of the CO2 capture solvent/sorbent. Setup, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments and experimental setup. Lead experimental effort on various projects. Prepare solutions, compounds, and reagents used in laboratory procedures. Analyze substances to determine their composition and concentration of elements. Conduct tests on materials and other substances to ensure that safety and quality standards are met. Write technical reports that detail methods and findings.

What You'll Need

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field. $60,000 per year.

Any individual may provide documentary evidence bearing on this application, with information on available workers and information on wages and working conditions, to the Certifying Officer:

U.S. Department of Labor

Employment and Training Administration

Office of Foreign Labor Certification

200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311

Washington, DC 20210

EEO & Pay Equity Statements

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range

$60,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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