RCI-BASF-Associate Chemist – Providence, NJ

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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

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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.