Organic Chemistry Technician

RJ Lee Group, Inc; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RJ Lee Group, Inc. in Monroeville, PA, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the organic chemistry department. You will prepare samples, run analyses, and help develop methods under supervision, with emphasis on data quality and instrument upkeep.

Candidates with a BS in chemistry and experience with solvent extraction and standard analytical protocols are encouraged to apply; strong English communication and organization are essential, and occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with solvent extraction techniques.
• Experience with EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, ASTM preparation and analysis methods and protocols.
• Strong MS Office applications experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Experience with GC-FID, GC-ECD, GC-MS, FTIR or HPLC is a plus.
• Instrument maintenance and repair experience is a plus.
• May require working after normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• The Technician will be involved in every aspect of operation of the organic chemistry department including sample preparation, sample analysis, method development, data quality review, training personnel, maintaining instrumentation, etc.
• Major responsibilities include preparation and analysis of extracted samples and matrices such as organic based matrices, minerals and raw products, environmental and industrial hygiene samples.

Skills

Solvent extraction

EPA/OSHA/NIOSH/ASTM methods

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Instrument knowledge

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GC-FID

GC-ECD

GC-MS

FTIR

HPLC

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

The Technician will be involved in every aspect of operation of the organic chemistry department including but not limited to sample preparation, sample analysis, method development, data quality review, training personnel, maintaining instrumentation, etc. Major responsibilities will include the preparation and analysis of a variety of extracted samples and matrices such as organic based matrices, minerals and raw products, environmental and industrial hygiene samples, etc. Candidates with no previous lab experience will start at the Technician I level working mainly with sample preparation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field
• Experience with solvent extraction techniques
• Experience with EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, ASTM preparation and analysis methods and protocols
• Strong MS Office applications experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to perform efficiently multiple tasks
• Working experience with instruments such as GC-FID, GC-ECD, GC-MS, FTIR or HPLC will be a plus
• Experience with instrument maintenance and repair will be a plus
• The position could require working after normal business hours