Scientist - Reference Standards

Restek Corporation; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Restek Corporation in Bellefonte, PA is seeking a Scientist - Reference Standards to synthesize, purify, and develop reference materials for our Reference Standards Business Unit. You will work closely with Operations and cross‑functional teams, taking ownership of projects from day one.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field, hands-on lab experience, strong documentation, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while contributing to process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on lab experience in synthesis and purification.
• Ability to work with minimal direction from senior scientists.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and purify materials using SOPs and develop purification procedures.
• Develop and manufacture materials meeting quality standards and production demand.
• Design and run process improvement experiments and analyze data.
• Document experiments and write reports on design, results, and conclusions.
• Serve as a technical resource for Operations Technicians and train others.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis and follow EH&S guidelines.

Skills

Lab experience

Documentation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

Analytical instruments

Purification equipment

Job description

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Scientist - Reference Standards

Regular Full-Time Professional Bellefonte, PA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 2248

Analytical labs everywhere depend on reference standards to know their results are right. Our Reference Standards team makes those standards. We're looking for a hands‑on chemist who enjoys synthesis and purification work and wants to see their materials become products that labs rely on every day.

In this role, you'll synthesize, purify, and develop materials for our Reference Standards Business Unit. You'll also look for ways to make our processes better. You'll work closely with Operations and cross‑functional teams across Restek, and you'll have room to take ownership of your work from day one.

What You'll Do

• Synthesize and purify materials using established SOPs, and develop procedures for basic purification and derivatization of raw materials and solutions.
• Develop and manufacture materials using current synthetic and purification methods, techniques, and instrumentation, making sure products meet quality standards and production demand.
• Design and run process improvement experiments, collect and analyze data, and turn results into better products and processes.
• Document your experiments and procedures, and write reports on experimental design, results, and conclusions. Share project progress through monthly reports and staff meetings.
• Serve as a go‑to technical resource for Operations Technicians. This includes answering questions, training others on core techniques, and helping keep SOPs current.
• Take part in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) activities and follow Environmental Health & Safety guidelines to keep our lab and production spaces safe.

What You'll Bring

The typical requirements for this role include a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional skills and abilities include the following:

• Hands‑on laboratory experience in synthesis and purification, whether from coursework, research, or industry.
• The ability to take on moderately complex work, set your own priorities, and work with minimal direction from senior scientists.
• Careful, thorough documentation habits and attention to detail.
• Comfort explaining techniques clearly and helping others build their skills.

This position will require the successful completion of a standard background check in accordance with Restek policy. Employment with Restek will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

What Makes Restek Unique

We prioritize work‑life balance and well‑being with offerings like generous PTO, unlimited sick time, onsite fitness center and wellness program with incentives, childcare reimbursement, and adoption assistance—giving you the tools toOwn Your Well-Being. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and robust 8% retirement contributions, you canOwn Your Financial Futurewhile sharing in the success you help create. Our commitment to development ensures you canOwn Your Growththrough learning opportunities, career advancement programs, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.

At Restek, our core values—We Care, Better Every Day, Respect for All, and Win Together—are at the heart of everything we do.We caredeeply about our employee-owners, our customers, and the communities we serve around the world. We strive to bebetter every dayby fostering personal and professional growth while delivering solutions that drive positive global change. We valuerespect for all, creating a workplace where every voice matters and diverse perspectives drive innovation. And we believe wewin together, celebrating shared success as a 100% employee-owned company.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Restek provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws.

If you’re ready to join a team that lives its values and empowers you toOwn Your Future, we’d love to hear your story.