Chemist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in the United States seeks a Laboratory Analyst to perform bench-scale analysis and reporting on crude oil, fuels, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc. You will operate GC-FID and other lab equipment, adhering to ASTM standards and GPA methods.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or a related science (preferred) or equivalent lab experience, plus a TWIC credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred; or equivalent work experience with lab exposure.
• Minimum of one year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
• TWIC credential is required.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis hands-on at the bench.
• Follow laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain training levels.
• Understand and apply laboratory analysis methods.
• Operate Gas Chromatograph and other lab equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

ASTM standards

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Supervisory potential

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science (Preferred)

TWIC credential (Required)

Tools

GC-FID operation

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.

Job Functions

• Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Testing Methods

GPA Method Purpose Instrument

GPA 2261 C1–C6 hydrocarbon composition GC-FID

GPA 2286 Detailed hydrocarbon speciation GC

GPA 2172 NGL recovery calculations Software/GC data

Primary Methods

Method Purpose Instrument

ASTM D2163 Composition of propane, GC-FID butanes, propylene, butylenes

ASTM D2598 C1–C5 hydrocarbons GC-FID

ASTM D2420 Olefins / paraffins separation GC

ASTM D5134 High resolution LPG composition GC-FID

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, (Preferred)
• or equivalent work experience, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory. (Required)
• TWIC (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards. (Required)
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products. (Required)
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight. (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization. (Required)
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity. (Required)
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines. (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Constantly
• Move or traverse: Constantly
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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