What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at Intertek?
Intertek is searching for a Chemist to join our Electrical team in our Cortland, NY office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Department!
Job overview
The Chemist is responsible for conducting and interpreting chemical and microbiological testing evaluations on a wide variety of commercial products with Intertek procedures, U.S., Canadian, and other international test standards.
What you’ll do
- Chemical permeation testing of materials in a production lab setting
- Create and validate test methods based on published test standards
- ASTM, NFPA, ISO, etc.
- Calibrate and maintain instruments, and analyze collected test samples
- Assist in generating quotes for work requests
- Able to assess health and safety threat level of requested testing
- Develop new test procedures based on client needs
- Create datasheets for evaluation of analytical results
- Participate in test standard technical committees
- Data review
- Adherence to test method
- Quantitative accuracy
What it takes to be successful in this role
- Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Required
- 1 years of relatable experience
- Strong background in analytical chemistry and instrumentation
- Specifically, GCMS, IC, GC FID, FTIR and HPLC
- Able to create and validate test methods based on published standards
- Proficient with Excel
- Experience working with textiles a plus
- Self-starter with positive energy
Why Work at Intertek?
Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .
Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy .
What we Have to Offer
When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including
- Fully comprehensive benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
- 401(k) with company matching
- Competitive market pay
- Employee referral bonus
- Discounted prices on travel, merchandise, auto purchases
- Tuition reimbursement and much more
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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