Chemist

Industrial-Inspection-; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (w/Mental Health coverage)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Critical Illness

Accident plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

EAP

401(k) + Roth

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Industrial Inspection & Analysis in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Chemist to join our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited, Nadcap-certified materials testing laboratory. The role focuses on chemical compositional analyses using GC-MS, DSC, ICP-OES, XRF, SEM/EDS, and related techniques.

You will prepare samples, develop methods, maintain equipment, collaborate in a team, and communicate results to clients, with opportunities for growth within a growing national platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry is required.
• Ability to perform chemical analyses with accuracy and precision.
• Experience with standard laboratory instrumentation and safety practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication of results and conclusions.
• Proven ability to work independently and in teams.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical compositional analyses of materials using instrumentation (GC-MS, DSC, TGA, ICP-OES, SEM/EDS, XRF).
• Prepare reagents and samples with complex matrices and analyze per published methods.
• Work with minimal supervision in a team to deliver test results within hold time and deadlines.
• Conduct acid digestion of metals, ores, and slags to determine composition and match to industry standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; develop methods; communicate results to customers.

Skills

Mathematical proficiency

Detail oriented

Self-directed

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC-MS

DSC

TGA

ICP-OES

SEM/EDS

XRF

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Industrial Inspection & Analysis is looking to hire a Chemistat our materials testing laboratory located in St. Louis, MO.

About Us

Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is an emerging, high growth inspection, testing, and analytical business seeking to build a national platform in order to serve a breadth of industrial sectors and geographies. We pledge to provide Story-Worthy Service and Solutions, through even the most challenging situations.

Making the World Safer is our mission at IIA. We are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and to helping our customers do so as well. Across every industry we serve, we offer inspection and engineering services that promote safety, efficiency and compliance with all applicable regulations.

Since 1929, our St. Louis laboratory has been a leading provider of commercial testing and inspection services for clients in an array of industries. Our lab is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), certified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and is Nadcap certified for Non-Destructive and Material Testing.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The primary job function is to perform chemical compositional analyses of numerous materials from various industries utilizing instrumentation including but not limited to GC-MS, DSC, TGA, ICP-OES, SEM/EDS, and XRF. The Chemist will also:

• Prepare reagents, prep samples consisting of complex matrixes (products), liquids, and solid materials and analyze according to published methods.
• Work effectively, under minimum direction, in a team environment delivering test results in sample hold time and on time.
• Perform acid digestion of various metals, ores, and slags materials to identify the chemical composition and best match to industry standard
• Create beneficial customer relationship through accurate and timely communication
• Maintenance of equipment, routine, and non-routine.
• Method Development

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Detail oriented
• A self-directed mindset with the ability to work under minimal supervision is critical to this position
• Able to effectively communicate questions and differences between common problems and unique situations
• Ability to organize work and to engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently to meet deadlines is essential to this position
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Work well in group solving situations

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed primarily in lab and occasionally onsite at client facility
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time while performing the job responsibilities. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits Offered

• Medical (w/Mental Health coverage), Dental, Vision insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
• Employer covered Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) + Roth Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Industrial Inspection & Analysis provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. IIA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.