Chemist

Company: Aerotek
Location: Skokie
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Chemist will primarily be responsible for running, troubleshooting and analyzing samples with a GC, HPLC and/or ICP system utilizing standardized and in-house lab methodology; writing and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs); and performing basic and complex laboratory operations including sampling, chromatographic and material assays. A depth of experience in spectral and chromatographic data interpretation and validation is required. A high level of competency in trace analysis of contaminants, pesticides, or drug compounds and a clear understanding of acceptable practices for data and method validation are needed.Essential Duties:

• Set up, run and troubleshoot GC, HPLC and ICP systems.
• Maintain validated ISO 17025 standards of performance for analytical chemical testing.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Formulate and clearly communicate ideas, both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently with little guidance, and within a collaborative group environment.
• Develop procedures for documenting results from data collected.
• Ensure test equipment is clean, maintained and in good working order.
• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work area.
• Ensure high quality standards are met through performing frequent calibrations and quality checks.Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience w/Agilent, Shimadzu or Perkin Elmer HPLC.
  • Experience creating scientific methods.
  • Trace analysis of contaminants.
  • Hands on experience troubleshooting and performing maintenance on instruments. About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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