Chemist

Summary

Industrial Inspection & Analysis is looking to hire a Chemist at our materials testing laboratory located in St. Louis, MO.

IIA's Lab Services has grown to be one of the largest dedicated quality service providers in the nation. We work across a spectrum of industries to solve quality challenges and help companies grow with capacity and capability. We strive for story-worthy customer service.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The primary job function is to perform chemical compositional analyses of numerous materials from various industries utilizing instrumentation including but not limited to ICP-MS, ICP-OES, SEM/EDS, and XRF. The Chemist will also:

• Prepare reagents, prep samples consisting of complex matrixes (products), liquids, and solid materials and analyze according to published methods.
• Work effectively, under minimum direction, in a team environment delivering test results in sample hold time and on time.
• Perform acid digestion of various metals, ores, and slags materials to identify the chemical composition and best match to industry standard
• Create beneficial customer relationship through accurate and timely communication
• Maintenance of equipment, routine, and non-routine.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in ICP-MS and/or ICP-OES
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Detail oriented
• A self-directed mindset with the ability to work under minimal supervision is critical to this position
• Able to effectively communicate questions and differences between common problems and unique situations
• Ability to organize work and to engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently to meet deadlines is essential to this position
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Work well in group solving situations

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed primarily in lab and occasionally onsite at client facility
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time while performing the job responsibilities. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability