Analytical Chemist – Inorganic Analysis
8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST or 7:00 am – 4:00 pm EST.
Position Location: Allentown, PA/ Onsite no opportunity for hybrid or remote
Key candidate qualifications in addition to the below to focus on:
o Microwave digestion experience
o Strong safety-first lab practices
o Problem-solving skills and initiative
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST or 7:00 am – 4:00 pm EST.
Position Location: Allentown, PA/ Onsite no opportunity for hybrid or remote
Key candidate qualifications in addition to the below to focus on:
o Microwave digestion experience
o Strong safety-first lab practices
o Problem-solving skills and initiative
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform routine inorganic methods covering wet chemistry, sample preparation, microwave digestion, ICP-OES, titrations, and Ion Chromatography (IC)
- Develop, validate, and implement new sample preparation and microwave digestion methods
- Develop, validate, and implement new analysis methods using ICP-OES, titrations, and IC
- Set up and maintain analytical instruments, ensuring accuracy and performance
- Collect, interpret, and analyze data so that conclusions can be drawn from the results
- Be able to recognize good data from bad data
- Consult with internal RD&I cross-functional teams on analytical problem-solving and experimental design
- Perform additional analytical testing (SEM-EDS, particle analysis, thermal analysis, FTIR, chromatography and mass spectrometry) as required to support the rest of the Allentown Analytics team
- Participate in other shared responsibilities within the team (chemical inventory, asset management, equipment calibration, etc.)
- Maintain a culture of safety, compliance, and innovation, adhering to all regulatory and ESHQ standards
- BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5 – 8 years of experience working in laboratory environment, or a MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a laboratory environment
- Hands-on experience performing microwave digestion and elemental analysis by ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS
- Demonstrated experience running routine methods for ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS
- Demonstrated experience modifying and developing methods for ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS
- The ideal candidate would also have experience performing ICP-MS, ion chromatography, or SEM-EDS
- Problem-solving oriented with focus on developing solutions for clients rather than simply generating data
- Willingness to learn additional analytical techniques to help the team grow its impact within the broader organization
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.