Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist - Environmental Sustainability

Location:
West Nyack, NY

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a small, dynamic company focused on pioneering "green" chemical processes that enhance environmental sustainability.
• Autonomy and Impact: Enjoy significant autonomy in your work without the burden of corporate red tape. Your contributions directly impact our mission and success.
• Strong Backing: Benefit from the support of over 30 manufacturing companies invested in our success, providing stability and growth opportunities.
• Employee Ownership: All employees receive stock options, giving you a vested interest in the company's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytical Expertise: Analyze polymer stream compositions and complex organic mixtures, including polymeric and biomass materials, using techniques like ICP, GC, HPLC, TGA, and FTIR.
• Method Development: Develop and apply analytical methods to support process development in local and large pilot plants. Collaborate with external labs for routine tests.
• Data Analysis: Utilize ASTM and EPA test procedures to perform ICP atomic emission spectrometry, ion chromatography, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to projects involving FTIR identification of plastics, rheology, and water analyses. Write and modify internal analytical method procedures focused on data quality and control.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior scientists, engineers, and technicians on instrument use and lab safety. Be the in-house expert on online process sampling methods.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve lab safety standards and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Educational Background: PhD (preferred) or MS in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of industrial experience (outside academia), preferably in polymeric materials analysis. Postdoc assignments at national labs or independent companies are also valuable.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in troubleshooting and setting up instrumentation. Experience analyzing complex organic mixtures and metals within organic materials (biomass or plastics).
• Analytical Skills: Strong skills in mathematical analysis and data quality.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in

Benefits

Benefits

• Retirement Plan: 401K with automatic enrollment at 3%.
• Health Coverage: Full medical and dental benefits.
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 PTO days, and 5 sick days per year.
• Insurance: Employee STD, LTD, life, and accidental death insurance.
• Additional Options: Optional enrollments for flexible spending and HRA.

Join us and help drive the future of environmentally sustainable chemical processes. Apply now to be part of our innovative team!