Job Title: Chemist
Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for a QA/QC Chemist for a specialty chemical plant in SW Houston. The primary responsibility of the QA/QC Chemist is to test hazardous and non-hazardous raw materials and to perform analysis on all final products manufactured. The Chemist will also participate in intermediate to complex level projects. Candidates with strong analytical skills are preferred.
Duties/Responsibilities/Qualifications:
- Utilize a variety of analytical methods to test dry and liquid chemical raw materials and blends.
- Handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemical raw materials for agriculture products, industrial cleaners, and oilfield related chemical products.
- Calibration, operation, chemical analysis and troubleshooting of instrumentation including, but not limited to: HPLC, IC, LC, Potentiometric Titration, pH, Density (Specific Gravity), Viscosity, Surface tension, Interfacial Tension, GC, ICP.
- Enter data analysis into ERP system for Certificate of Analysis generation.
- Participate in Lab Organization, Safety and Hygiene.
- Contribute to MSDS comprehension, general laboratory, and analytical chemistry aptitude.
- Be able to interpret and adhere to project and process guidelines.
- Follow Chemical HSE protocols.
- NPR project assessment, SOP generation & modification, and methods development
- This role will be also responsible for following and maintaining all laboratory protocol and duties, samples management and data entry.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by supervisor or Management.
- Comprehensive level of understanding on analytical chemistry, chemical analysis, or physical
analysis of raw materials for industrial use. - Comprehensive level of understanding with calibration and operation of analytical equipment in laboratory setting for QA/QC testing.
- Effective computer skills with Excel, Word, Outlook, and general ERP system data entry.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and works well under pressure
- Capable of working quickly, fast study, and able to work independently.
- Works well with others, team player, team driven.
- Accurate, meticulous, and precise in work practice.
- Demonstrate neat, organized, clean, & safe work practices.
Years of Experience: 3-5 years
Education: BS Chemistry (mandatory)
Shift/Travel: M-F, 8a-5p + occasional weekend work
Compensation: $25/hr, DOE
Assignment Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Southwest Houston
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to resumes@element-staffing.com.