Chemist

Description

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, REQUIREMENTS, BENEFITS, AND HOW TO APPLY       

Analyzes a wide variety of powders using established methods of analysis. Performs a variety of routine tests, analyses, and operations, and assists experienced Chemists by carrying out detailed steps of testing methods.  Completes fundamental analytical projects when authorized by immediate supervisor.   

Essential Functions*:

1. Ability to perform the following responsibilities or duties:
   • Perform characterization of powder materials using techniques such as laser diffraction, powder rheology, gas adsorption and pycnometry.
   • Perform basic instrument maintenance and upkeep as detailed in operating procedures
   • Recommend updates to methods and procedures used in material analysis
   • Interpret test data and final results.
   • Strictly adhere to quality protocols as outlined in the methods or company procedures.
   • Enter test results into the Lab Information Management System (LIMS) database 
   • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to maintain quality assurance of results and seamless customer service
2. Ability to select and apply general and specialized methods, techniques, and instruments commonly used in the laboratory.
3. Analyze a wide variety of samples for which there are standard or established methods or analysis or for which the adaptation of standards is obvious.
4. Dedicated to ensuring safety standards are maintained.
5. Maintain detailed records and prepare written notes specific to issues during 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 or a minimum of two years lab experience as reviewed and approved at the discretion of the hiring manager.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of chemistry.
• Ability to follow established methods and procedures.

• Willingness to learn new tasks and software.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and multi-task.
• Skills, training and experience consistent with requirements for a Level I Chemist.

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 the 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/

*  The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbents.  Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties or work overtime as required.