Applied Research Associates, Inc. Leonardo , NJ 07737
Posted 4 weeks ago
ARA is seeking a Staff Chemical Engineer to support laboratory and field testing related to measuring the properties and behaviors of oils and related chemicals. This is a full-time position on-site at The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility in Leonardo, New Jersey.
This position is 100% on site in Leonardo, New Jersey.
As a chemical engineer you will:
Execute test plans related to the measurement of oil properties and water quality in a laboratory setting.
Analyze and document the results of tests including writing project reports and giving presentations.
Maintain the analysis laboratory to assure applicable safety standards and measurement quality standards.
Conceive and implement improvements to the laboratory methods, instrumentation, and processes.
Support outdoor testing such as water and oil sampling in the Ohmsett tank.
Develop tests plans for new research projects in collaboration with government sponsors and industry clients.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or similar chemistry-related field from an accredited college or university.
Two to four years' experience working in a laboratory environment.
Familiarity with a variety of laboratory and field instrumentation as applied to the measurement of oil properties and water quality.
Experience with laboratory measurement automation methods such as LabVIEW.
Experience analyzing data with Excel or MATLAB).
Experience writing laboratory reports in MS Word and giving presentations in MS PowerPoint.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be able to obtain clearance for facility access.
Applied Research Associates, Inc.