Job Summary



As one of our chemists, you have the opportunity to work with a team of scientists who create an engaging, exciting atmosphere full of learning and new discoveries. As you study substances at a molecular level, you enhance the quality of our products and even develop new products while determining how substances react to each other at the most basic level. A job as a chemist allows you to use your technical knowledge to create products and services that improve the world for the average consumer. Exercise your communication skills by working with a team as you focus on your scientific background while completing research as one of our highly-valued chemists.



Job Responsibilities



' Use spectroscopy, chromatography and spectrophotometry techniques to analyze inorganic and organic compounds to determine physical or chemical properties, structures, relationships, compositions or reactions.

' Introduce light, energy, heat or chemical catalysts to change the composition of various substances to document a qualitative or quantitative analysis.

' Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments to guarantee all technology is in working order, and troubleshoot any problems or issues that arise with laboratory equipment.

' Prepare compounds, test solutions and reagents for the correct individuals in the laboratory to perform the appropriate test.

' Conduct monthly quality control tests to ensure that no equipment or compounds are contaminated by outside variables or environmental factors that can be controlled.

' Analyze and compile data from research tests to diagnose malfunctions or determine equipment or process operating efficiency.

' Educate additional personnel regarding the correct operating procedures to analyze physical properties or components of various materials.

' Order chemicals and other laboratory supplies weekly and keep a close watch on expiration dates to ensure quality control in the lab



Job Qualifications



Required



' Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field

' Undergraduate-level classes in mathematics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry or physics

' At least one year of experience working in a scientific lab



Preferred

• ' Master's degree in chemistry or related field
  
  ' Study focus on environmental chemistry