Chemist

Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Chemist to oversee refinery processes and fuel additive projects. The ideal candidate will manage product lines, perform application tests, and conduct various laboratory tests such as corrosion testing, acid value, titration, and viscosity. The role also involves coordinating multiple projects, maintaining laboratory equipment, and analyzing test data to resolve technical problems. The Chemist will support the project team, write and present technical reports, and provide product recommendations for the sales group and customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee refinery process and fuel additive projects and work requests.
• Manage product lines including manufacturing support, performance screening, development, and maintenance.
• Plan and perform application tests.
• Conduct laboratory testing including corrosion testing, acid value, titration, and viscosity.
• Ensure stability testing of fuel and oil products.
• Coordinate multiple projects using knowledge of chemistry, raw materials, and analysis techniques.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and scheduling repairs.
• Collect and analyze test data to understand, explain, and resolve technical problems.
• Assist project team; attend and participate in group and project meetings.
• Write and present technical reports and presentations on testing procedures and project results, and communicate results to internal and external customers.
• Assist product managers and stewards with product line support.
• Maintain product documents.
• Provide product and treat rate recommendations for the sales group and customers.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in chemistry, formulation, laboratory procedures, quality control, and analytical chemistry.
• Experience in research and development, specifically with fuel additives.
• Expertise in stability testing, corrosion testing, titration, and viscosity measurements.
• Knowledge of gas chromatography (GC) and atomic absorption (AA) techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience working within an industrial chemical lab, ideally in the energy industry or oil refinery.
• Experience with lab techniques such as acid values, titration, and viscosity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills for writing reports and presenting results.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This is a lab-intensive role that involves working with various laboratory equipment and techniques. The candidate will spend a significant amount of time performing tests and maintaining equipment in a laboratory setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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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