Senior Chemist: Advanced Materials Analysis & Forensics

American Engineering Testing Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

American Engineering Testing Inc is seeking a Senior Chemist in Saint Paul, MN to lead advanced chemical analyses and forensic evaluations for construction materials. You will interpret complex data, guide project work, and produce technical reports with high accuracy and defensible conclusions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and Petrographers, roles in cost estimating, and providing guidance to laboratory staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of analytical chemistry, construction materials testing, or consulting experience.
• Ability to independently interpret complex data and prepare defensible technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced chemical analyses and laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Interpret complex data to evaluate material performance, contamination, deterioration, and failure mechanisms.
• Prepare and review technical reports ensuring accuracy and client alignment.
• Provide technical oversight of analyses and mentoring to chemists and technicians.
• Support project scoping, proposals, and testing method development.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

XRF

XRD

FTIR

SEM

Spectroscopy

Job description

American Engineering Testing Inc is seeking a Senior Chemist in Saint Paul, MN to lead advanced chemical analyses and forensic evaluations for construction materials. You will interpret complex data, guide project work, and produce technical reports with high accuracy and defensible conclusions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and Petrographers, roles in cost estimating, and providing guidance to laboratory staff.