Chemometrician – Analytical Chemist

Yoh,-A-Day-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

HSA

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

EAP

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh Life Sciences is seeking a Chemometrician – Analytical Chemist for a direct-hire role in Austin, Texas. The candidate will design experiments with NIR and Raman spectroscopy, develop calibration and validation datasets, and build predictive models translating spectral data into actionable customer insights.

The role requires a background in analytical chemistry, chemometrics, and programming with Python, R, or MATLAB, plus strong communication skills and a willingness to travel 20–25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with NIR and Raman spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of chemometric modeling concepts and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for analysis.
• Strong analytical and problemd solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical teams.
• Willingness to travel ~20–25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to generate calibration and validation datasets for chemometric models.
• Operate and maintain NIR and Raman spectroscopy instrumentation.
• Apply DoE and sampling strategies to ensure data quality and representativeness.
• Construct predictive models translating spectral data into actionable information for customers.
• Develop software supporting MATLAB and Python SDKs used by the chemometrics team.
• Develop tools to evaluate chemometric models prior to deployment to field analyzers.
• Collaborate across scientific, technical, and software teams to translate complex concepts into practical solutions.
• Apply software development best practices, including version control, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Spectroscopy (NIR/Raman)

Chemometrics

Python/R/MATLAB

Communication & Collaboration

Travel 20–25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Chemometrician – Analytical Chemist (BH-400681)

Location Austin, United States Sector Energy & Renewables Salary $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 per annum Benefits Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Yoh Life Sciences is hiring a Chemometrician – Analytical Chemist for a direct-hire opportunity in Houston or Austin, TX.

This is a unique opportunity for an analytical scientist who enjoys working at the intersection of spectroscopy, chemometrics, and scientific programming. The Chemometrician – Analytical Chemist will support the development of predictive chemometric models through hands‑on laboratory experimentation, spectral data analysis, and software‑enabled data workflows. The successful candidate will work with NIR and Raman spectroscopy, design experiments to generate high‑quality calibration and validation datasets, construct predictive models that translate spectral data into actionable information, and contribute to software tools used to evaluate and deploy chemometric models.

Title: Chemometrician – Analytical Chemist

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Houston or Austin, TX

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary Range: $70,000–$100,000 annually

Travel: Approximately 20–25%

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments specifically aimed at generating calibration and validation datasets for chemometric model development.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including NIR and Raman spectroscopy systems.
• Apply sound sampling strategies, Design of Experiments (DoE), and quality control practices to ensure data quality and representativeness.
• Construct predictive models that translate spectral data into usable information for customers.
• Develop and improve scientific software supporting MATLAB and Python Software Development Kits (SDKs) used by the chemometrics team.
• Develop applications and tools used to evaluate chemometric models prior to deployment to field analyzers.
• Collaborate across scientific, technical, and software-focused teams to translate complex analytical concepts into practical solutions.
• Apply software development best practices, including version control, testing, and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with instrumental analysis and spectroscopic experimental methods, such as NIR and/or Raman spectroscopy.
• Working knowledge of chemometric modeling concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for scientific or data analysis. Relevant experience may come from professional work, academic research, coursework, or personal projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 20–25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate research, internship, or co‑op experience involving spectral data analysis, analytical method development, chemometrics, or data pipeline development.
• Experience developing calibration and validation datasets and/or predictive models from spectral data.
• Experience with chemometrics platforms such as PLS_Toolbox, The Unscrambler, or Solo+MIA.
• Experience with APIs, relational databases (RDBMS), NoSQL databases, Docker containers, or ReactJS.
• Experience developing scientific software, analytical applications, or data‑processing tools.

Estimated Min Rate: $70000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $100000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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