Chemist

Oerlikon; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan

Company-sponsored HSA contributions

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 2x

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

12 holidays per year

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Chemist for the 1st shift (Sat-Wed) at our Westbury, NY facility. You will prepare, test, and analyze materials to verify chemical, physical, and mechanical properties per internal specs and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, data documentation, and adherence to quality standards in a Nadcap accredited lab. You will work with ICP, XRF, XRD, FTIR, and Microtrac techniques, review certificates of analysis, and ensure traceable test

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or materials science with at least 1 year in an industrial lab.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory/testing equipment.
• Strong computer skills; MS Office; SAP and LIMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard physical, mechanical, and chemical testing on raw materials and finished products using approved techniques and equipment (ICP, XRF, XRD, FTIR, Microtrac).
• Review purchase orders and certificates of analysis for incoming materials.
• Inspect, test, and release materials and products for distribution.
• Conduct routine instrument verification, calibration, and performance monitoring.
• Prepare standard solutions, reagents, and test documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate inspection, test, calibration and quality records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or materials science

Tools

ICP

XRF

XRD

FTIR

Microtrac

MS Office

SAP

LIMS

Job description

We are looking for a 1st shift (Sat-Wed) Chemist for our Westbury, NY facility. In this role you will prepare, test, and analyze materials to verify chemical, physical, and mechanical properties in accordance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards. This role supports day-to-day operations within a Nadcap accredited materials testing laboratory and production environment, including equipment maintenance, calibration, inspections, sampling, and accurate documentation of results. The position requires strong attention to detail, computer proficiency, and the ability to collect, analyze, and record data accurately.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform standard physical, mechanical, and chemical testing on raw materials and finished products using approved techniques, instruments, and equipment (including ICP, XRF, XRD, FTIR, Microtrac as applicable).
• Review purchase order requirements and certificates of analysis for incoming raw materials.
• Inspect, test, and release materials and products for distribution.
• Conduct routine instrument verification checks, calibrations, and performance monitoring.
• Prepare standard solutions, reagents, and test documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate inspection, test, calibration, and quality records within established systems.
• Retain samples per quality requirements.
• Participate in round-robin and proficiency testing programs.
• Support non-standard testing and investigative work as assigned.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment issues and coordinate with facilities, maintenance, or external service providers to minimize disruption to laboratory operations.
• Support the installation, validation, and qualification of new laboratory equipment and software.
• Adhere to all quality, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Your Profile

• Degree in chemistry or materials science with a minimum of one year experience working in an industrial laboratory.
• Experience in operating and maintaining laboratory and testing equipment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office; experience with SAP and LIMS systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality and environmental standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 17025, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately collect, analyze, and document test data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently.

We Offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon

Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed. Our commitment is your success!

For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, or New York City, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $68,000 to $88,000 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About Us

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Agencies

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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