Chemists

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 43,920 - 133,180; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Chemist to conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses in a laboratory environment, focusing on quality control and product development. Responsibilities include purchasing laboratory supplies, analyzing test information, preparing test solutions, and maintaining laboratory instruments. Key skills include scientific method application and complex problem solving. The salary range is between $43,920 and $133,180 per year.

Qualifications

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses in laboratories for quality control.
• Analyze organic or inorganic compounds using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry.

Responsibilities

• Purchase laboratory supplies when low or near expiration.
• Compile and analyze test information to determine efficiency.
• Prepare test solutions for laboratory personnel.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and troubleshoot malfunctions.

Job description

Example of Chemist Job

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Purchase laboratory supplies, such as chemicals, when supplies are low or near their expiration date.
• Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
• Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
• Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.

Key Skills

• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Other Chemist Job Titles

• Medical Chemist
• Powder Expert

Salary Range

$43,920 - $133,180 per year.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• SAP
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Minitab
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• C
• Graphics software
• Statistical software
• Laboratory information management system LIMS
• Apple iWork Keynote