Organic Chemistry Technician

rjleegroupinc; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

rjleegroupinc seeks a Chemistry Technician to support organic chemistry operations. You will prepare and analyze samples, develop methods, review data quality, and train personnel.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrumentation, handling various matrices, and potentially working after hours. A BS in chemistry and experience with solvent extraction and lab methods are required, with strong English communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with solvent extraction techniques.
• Experience with EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, ASTM methods and protocols.
• Strong MS Office applications experience.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Good organizational skills and ability to perform efficiently multiple tasks.
• Working hours may extend after normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation and analysis of diverse matrices.
• Method development and data quality review.
• Training personnel and maintaining instrumentation.
• Possible after-hours work as needed.

Skills

Solvent extraction techniques

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

BS degree 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