HTI - Chemist

Axens North America; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axens North America in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking a Chemical Analyst to join the Chemical Analytical Department. The role involves executing petroleum analytical testing, developing and implementing new methods, and supporting internal and external clients with R&D activities in our Pilot Plant.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of relevant experience, a BS in Chemistry or related field, and strong skills in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, data handling, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field with 5 to 10 years of experience in Petroleum testing or related fields.
• Experience with Distillation Procedures, UV-spectroscopy, ICP-OES, Wet Chemistry, Simulated Distillation, Gas-Chromatography, TGA.
• Technical proficiency in utilizing Scientific Methodology to solve problems that may arise during routine task performance.
• Additional experience with rheology properties understanding and ion chromatography would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage a broad scope of activities including, but not limited to, conducting experiments, participating effectively in a team environment, and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, peers, plant personnel, R&D and Run-Engineers
• Effective communication, troubleshooting, networking, and computer skills to extract, evaluate data, and make sound technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical expertise and problem solving in support of our Analytical and R&D departments.
• Utilize existing ASTM analytical methods to measure critical parameters in various petroleum derived products.
• Ability to maintain logbooks and data well organized.
• Problem-Solving skills are very important to achieve expected performance in this position.
• Basic knowledge of equipment troubleshooting such as calibration issues, gas leaks and thermocouple problems
• To communicate and document troubleshooting findings to supervisors.
• To perform daily duties with minimum supervision.
• The candidate must have good organizational skills for daily log sheets and test results must be kept in an organized manner.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Problem solving

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas Chromatography

ICP-OES

UV-Vis spectroscopy

TGA

Distillation procedures

Wet chemistry

Job description

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Laboratory Regular Full-Time Professional New Jersey - Lawrenceville, Lawrence Township, NJ, US

Job Description Hydrocarbon Technology Innovations (HTI), LLC, based in Lawrenceville, NJ, USA, is an ISO-9001 and ISO-45001 certified R&D Facility that develops Petroleum Technologies used around the world including Catalysts for Upgrading Heavy Oils or Vacuum Residual Oil to Light-Crudes. These novel catalysts help the Petroleum Industry meet challenges of the growing world’s demand for Light Crudes

The Chemical Analytical Department Team is seeking a Chemical Analyst with 5 to 10 years of experience to join a team of Analysts that provide support to internal and external clients in Petroleum Analytical Testing and assisting with R&D support in our Pilot Plant. The candidate will execute current analytical testing in addition to developing and implementing new analytical methods. The candidate will learn key areas of analytical chemistry and may perform some research activities that will enhance our analytical testing capabilities and Petroleum Technology expertise. The analytical department plays a critical role in all areas of our company such as R&D, analytical method development and technology commercialization among others. The Chemical Analyst is expected to be able to lift 50 Lbs. and change gas cylinders periodically as part of their routine duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical expertise and problem solving in support of our Analytical and R&D departments.
• Utilize existing ASTM analytical methods to measure critical parameters in various petroleum derived products.
• Ability to maintain logbooks and data well organized.
• Problem-Solving skills are very important to achieve expected performance in this position.
• Basic knowledge of equipment troubleshooting such as calibration issues, gas leaks and thermocouple problems
• To communicate and document troubleshooting findings to supervisors.
• To perform daily duties with minimum supervision.
• The candidate must have good organizational skills for daily log sheets and test results must be kept in an organized manner.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field with 5 to 10 years of experience in Petroleum testing or related fields.
• Prior experience in Analytical Chemistry and R&D Projects
• Experience with Distillation Procedures, UV-spectroscopy, ICP-OES, Wet Chemistry, Simulated Distillation, Gas-Chromatography, TGA among others.
• Technical proficiency in utilizing Scientific Methodology to solve problems that may arise during routine task performance.
• Additional experience with rheology properties understanding and ion chromatography would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage a broad scope of activities including, but not limited to, conducting experiments, participating effectively in a team environment, and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, peers, plant personnel, R&D and Run-Engineers
• Effective communication, troubleshooting, networking, and computer skills to extract, evaluate data, and make sound technical decisions.

Behavioral

• Ability to work safely, participate in safety programs, and utilize PPE as required.
• Demonstrate a good performance record of on time and no unexcused absences.
• Conform to good housekeeping practices for all job assignments.
• Be available for reasonable amounts of overtime and weekends.
• Respond to emergency calls when needed.

QHSE REQUIREMENTS

Quality:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and ensuring quality performance.
• Report any and all quality related issues or non-conformities to your manager.
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies for quality management.
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 9001 to latest revision
• Assist in achieving Site, Department, Regional and Global Quality Management Program goals and objectives.

Health and Safety:

• Take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others.
• Report all health and safety incidents to your manager.
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies and objectives regarding health and safety.
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 45001 to latest revision
• Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Health and Safety goals and objectives.
• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and protecting the environment.
• Report all environmental concerns or incidents to your manager.
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies regarding environmental protection.
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001 to latest revision
• Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives.