RCI-BASF-15851 Associate Chemist – New Providence, NJ

Austin Community College; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in New Jersey is looking for a Chemistry Lab Technician to assist in lab work and routine testing. This role offers training for recent graduates, focusing on monitoring chemical processes, conducting tests, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates should have an Associates Degree in Chemistry or a related field with 1-5 years of lab experience. Responsibilities include performing routine tests, assisting with project logging, and maintaining laboratory standards while ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years lab experience in chemistry.
• Training available for recent college graduates.
• Familiarity with safety techniques in handling chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing following specific work instructions.
• Conduct routine wet analysis of customer samples.
• Assist in logging projects and maintaining lab standards.

Skills

Laboratory testing experience

Knowledge of ICP

Chemical process monitoring

Data interpretation and analysis

Education

Associates Degree in Chemistry or related science

BS in Chemistry (preferred)

Job description

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Ideal candidates has a BS in Chemistry with 2+ exp with ICP but the HM is open for recent college graduates and will train

DEPARTMENT: Analytical Lab

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in chemistry or related science, with 1-5 years lab experience.

Summary

• Performs routine laboratory testing following specific or detailed work instructions.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Routine wet analysis of customer’s samples. The typical analysis would include the following among others: pH, TDS, conductivity, concentration by refractometer or acid/base titration (manual and autotitrator), anionic/nonionic titration, microbial load by dip slide, tramp oil and non-emulsified oil, soil load, oil extraction and ICP, IC, FTIR instrument use.
• Assist in logging in projects and setting up worksheets.
• Typing reports on final test results assembled from various chemists.
• Assist in performing critical functions in the lab such as proper disposal of samples, maintaining inventory, reordering of supplies and maintaining 5S.
• May assist other members of the lab doing special analysis as needed.
• Performs analysis and maintains the lab so that Chemetall’s quality systems accreditation is maintained.
• Uses correct safety techniques when handling chemicals and working in the lab.
• Wears appropriate PPE.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20lbs., and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs.

Supervision

• Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Technical Service & Analytical Lab.

Description

• Chemistry lab technicians assist chemists in their lab work.
• As time progresses, lab technicians are completing a greater number of tasks that previously would have been performed by highly trained chemists.
• Technicians are responsible for monitoring chemical processes and testing products as part of quality assurance.
• Under the supervision of chemists and other team members, they perform repetitive lab activities, such as setting up lab equipment and preparing chemical solutions.
• They also conduct tests, interpret and analyze data, compile results, prepare reports, and present their conclusions.