Sr. Chemist

Job Description

• Carry out method development projects on new/proprietary and known active ingredients.
• Able to perform sample processing on a wide range of sample matrices. This would require the use of grinding and blending equipment, as well as their cleaning, maintenance, and documentation.
• Weighing out samples for analysis, utilizing all appropriate facility logs and records throughout the sample preparation process.
• Able to perform analytical method extractions for a variety of different chemical constituents in Used Cooking Oils, Animal Fats (Tallow), grains and grain by-products. This includes, but not limited to, simple solvent extractions, liquid-liquid partitions, solid phase extraction, QuEChERS-based extractions Microwave digestion, titrations, and derivatization.
• Assist the laboratory in developing, validating, and implementing wet chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis for standardized testing.
• Use HPLC, ICP-OES, GC and mass spectrometry equipment to analyze samples.
• Assist laboratory manager in troubleshooting instrument problems, as well as being responsible for investigating failures of proficiency tests or quality checks.
• Possess the ability to effectively problem solve, especially with regards to analytical chemistry techniques.
• Set up, adjust, maintain, and operate laboratory equipment including HPLC, CIC, ICP-OES, GC-MS and LC-MS.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments to specified technical requirements.
• Perform extractions using standard industry methods along with methods developed in house.
• Perform data analysis and evaluate calibration, quality control, and sample results.
• Record and report test results utilizing prescribed data reporting methodology.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Ensure laboratory area and equipment is cleaned and organized

Qualifications

• BS Chemistry required
• 5 years’ experience in analytical laboratory setting.
• Senior level knowledge of ICP-OES, HPLC, and Ion Chromatography

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to gather and review resources and select and synthesize data for reports and other written materials.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound suggestions or recommendations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills needed to balance multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Ability to display a strong sense of urgency and good judgment.

• Travels up to 10% of the time.

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• List technical and specialized equipment or machines normally used in the course of the duties of this job.
• Analytical laboratory equipment, HPLC, ICP-OES, Titration equipment, balances, hotplates.

Location of the Job (City, State, Country):

Deer Park, Texas, USA

• Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Longer hours, evenings and/or weekend work will be necessary frequently as job duties demand

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status a s a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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