Chemical Lab Technician

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At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a global chemical company? If so, our client is hiring a Chemical Lab Technician!
What You’ll Do:

• Assist chemists in lab work.
• Responsible for monitoring chemical processes and testing products as part of quality assurance.
• Under the supervision of chemists and other team members, perform repetitive lab activities, such as setting up lab equipment and preparing chemical solutions.
• Conduct tests, interpret and analyze data, compile results, prepare reports, and present conclusions.
• Maintain a safe working environment by embracing Zero Incident Mindset and 5S concept.
• Work as part of the Team to complete complex tasks in a timely fashion, be a team player.
• Perform synthesis of zeolites/molecular sieves in autoclaves ranging following written SOP and established recipes.
• Carry out post synthesis modification of zeolites including calcination and ion-exchange.
• Make observations during experiments and report and discuss observations with researchers.
• Document in detail all syntheses and post synthesis sample modifications in the Electronic Lab Notebook and shared drives, keep the notebook up-to-date with experiments.
• Document and organize collection of samples for possible testing and evaluation in the future.
• Follow all prescribed sample labeling requirements and always follow the prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use analytical systems to submit samples for chemical or physical analysis; Compile analytical data returned and summarize results, and report to supervisor.
• Recognize when results are not meeting expectations. Either resolve minor problems through established troubleshooting techniques or advise the supervisor of these deviations.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to catalogue and plot results and maintain Excel Summary files.

What You Bring:

• Requires BS in Chemistry/Material Science with no experience OR 2 years of college in a related scientific discipline plus 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Prior experience with chemical processes, batch reactors, or analytical test equipment.
• Strong hands-on experience and knowledge in maintaining and trouble-shooting lab equipment.
• Strong math aptitude for percent calculations, recipe scale-up calculations, and temperature conversions.
• Basic chemistry knowledge (periodic table, pH, moles, acid, base, concentration, etc).
• Proficiency in MS Office software required.
• Prior exposure to related industrial safety protocols, such as NFPA labeling, SDS, Hazwoper, is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced research environment and manage competing priorities effectively.

Position Type: Contract
Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you’d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Rishaw at 646-688-5839 to learn more.
Who We Are:
Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc. has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year. Hired by Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be certified as both a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and a Woman-Owned Small Business.
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