Chemist- Analytical

Chemist

Join our team as a Chemist, where you will play a crucial role in processing analyses to gather data for chemical pilot plant work. In this position, you will prepare samples and perform both physical and chemical analysis using a variety of equipment, including gas chromatography and various wet chemistry methods. Your responsibilities will also include troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintaining instrumentation, as well as processing analytical data using PC applications, making related chemical and sample calculations, and producing logbooks.

Responsibilities

• Process analyses to gather data for chemical pilot plant work.
• Prepare samples for physical and chemical analysis.
• Perform analysis using gas chromatography and wet chemistry methods.
• Troubleshoot, clean, and maintain instrumentation.
• Process analytical data using PC applications.
• Make chemical and sample-related calculations.
• Produce and maintain logbooks.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in wet chemistry and gas chromatography (GC).
• Experience in analytical analysis and chromatography.
• Bachelors degree in chemistry with 1 year of experience or Masters degree with 0 years of experience.
• Experience in an analytical lab setting.
• Experience with GC setup, sample valves, calibration, troubleshooting, operation, and training.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including some weekends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory analytical instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography and wet chemistry techniques.

Work Environment

You will be working in a research-focused lab environment, not manufacturing. The schedule requires flexibility between 6am-10pm, with some weekend work required. The dress code is casual, but steel-toed boots or shoes are required for safety. The position offers shift differential pay of an additional $3/hr for weekend work. All necessary PPE will be provided. Training will be hands-on, as you will shadow a current chemical analyst.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio, TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.