Chemist

ABOUT YOU

• You love using your technical expertise to produce high quality, precise work.
• You are a team player and enjoy providing highly precise work to others in an environment with a supportive management structure.
• You thrive when you have a steady workflow of tasks and methodical output to meet deadlines consistently.
• You perform best above when above average attention to detail, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time are required.
• You are a methodical in your work and prefer to complete one set of tasks/procedures fully before initiating a new task.
• You are known for focused, consistent, accurate, and high-quality work outputs

ABOUT US

We are NSL Analytical!  We are a materials testing lab that provides repeatable, accurate results to help our customers render high quality, consistent products in regulated industries. Our organization is centered on our values of delivering for our customers, each other, and our industry. We’re proud of our positive culture focused on deploying each team members’ talent to WOW! our customers and celebrate wins together as a part of who we are. We’re focused on outcomes not micromanagement; we trust people and give them the opportunity to perform to their potential.  Being at NSL, you have the chance to make a major impact in real world applications effecting real people every single day.

DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE, REQUIRMENTS, BENEFITS, AND HOW TO APPLY       

Analyzes a wide variety of samples using Classical Wet Chemistry, Ion Chromatography, Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption, for which there are standards or established methods of analysis or for which the adaptation of standard methods is obvious or determined by others. 

Essential Functions*:

Ability to perform all responsibilities or duties of a Chemist:

• Performs chemical tests of samples using wet Chemistry, and Ion Chromatography, CVAA instrumentation and apparatus. 
• Performs basic instrument maintenance as detailed in the method
• Recommends methods and procedures update used in material analysis.
• Interprets test data and final results.
• Follows quality protocol as outlined in the methods or company SOP’s quality 
• Enters test results into the Lab Information Management System (LIMS) database.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to maintain quality assurance of results and seamless customer service. 
• Able to select and apply general and specialized methods, techniques, and instruments commonly used in the laboratory.
• Analyzes a wide variety of samples for which there are standard or established methods or analysis or for which the adaptation of standards is obvious.
• High-level analytical problem-solving skills.
• Performs entire analytical process of fundamental analysis without supervisory intervention in primary area of expertise.
• Identifies analytical problems that occur during testing of samples
• Ensures safety standards are maintained.
• Prepares written notes specific to problems on analysis.

Incidental Functions:

• Adheres to quality and safety standards.
• Special projects and/or duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A

Qualifications

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a science related field requiring a minimum of one year of Chemistry curriculum plus 2 years of lab experience or a minimum of four years lab experience as reviewed and approved at the discretion of the hiring manager.
• Analytical Instrumental experience on Ion Chromatography (IC) and/or CVAA Instruments a plus
• Sample preparation experience a plus
• Knowledge of accepted quality assurance/quality control procedures used in chemical analysis.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and approved chemical disposal practices.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the operation and care of specialized laboratory equipment. 
• Ability to follow established methods and procedures.
• Willingness to learn new tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and multi-task.

Success Factors:

• Ability to work independently as well as be a member of a cohesive team.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to accept feedback and make adjustments when necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.  

Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

General lab environment includes sitting, standing and walking; infrequent lifting of up to 20 lbs., pulling, pushing, carrying, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, and crouching.  Work is completed in a lab environment that contains toxic materials with possible exposure to odors, acids, fumes and other reactive materials.

Reasonable Accommodations:

This description is representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements to successfully perform the job.  At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

HOW TO APPLY:

Click the link to complete a short assessment with Predictive Index: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/Iy7/Candidates

After completing the assessment

APPLY on our talent portal: https://www.nslanalytical.com/about/careers/