Organic Chemistry Technician

RJ Lee Group; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RJ Lee Group is seeking a Chemistry Technician to support the organic chemistry department in Monroeville, PA. The role includes sample preparation, analysis, method development, and data quality review, with potential evening hours.

The position emphasizes training, instrumentation maintenance, and working with GC-FID, GC-ECD, GC-MS, FTIR, and HPLC. Strong English communication, organization, and MS Office skills are 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and analysis of diverse matrices.
• Develop methods and review data quality.
• Train personnel and maintain instrumentation.
• Handle extraction of organic matrices, minerals, raw products, environmental and industrial hygiene samples.

Skills

Solvent extraction techniques

EPA/OSHA/NIOSH methods

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

BS in Chemistry

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