Analytical Chemist

Roles and Responsibilities

This role goes beyond routine sample analysis. It focuses on non-routine analytical challenges, method optimization, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of analytical capability to support production reliability, quality, and cost performance.

• Responsible for conducting calibrations and validations to remain in compliance.
• This role requires deep expertise in analytical techniques and data quality management systems.
• Ensures high quality analytical data, robust laboratory methods, and effective troubleshooting to enable operational decision making, product quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide advanced analytical chemistry support to Deer Park production units.

• Serve as the technical authority for assigned analytical methods, instruments, and testing strategies
• Interpret complex analytical data and provide clear guidance to Operations and Technical teams.
• Lead troubleshooting of non-routine analytical, quality, or process issues. Develop, validate, and improve analytical methods to meet evolving site needs.
• Support investigation and resolution of off spec product, process upsets, or quality deviations.
• Ensure laboratory practices comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Leads installation, validation, and calibration of new and existing laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for instrument troubleshooting, with repair plans dependent on Production criticality.
• Lead investigations into failed SQC's and identifying an assignable cause for OOC instruments.
• Maintains frequent communication with key stakeholders to keep them informed of critical information regarding instrument repairs and calibrations and other changes.
• Drive ISO-9001 compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

BS or MS in Chemistry


Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of Laboratory experience is strongly preferred
• Significant experience in analytical chemistry within a manufacturing, refining, or chemical plant environment.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including GC, HPLC, IC, titrators, UV, and related systems.
• Strong proficiency in analytical techniques such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, sulfur speciation, XRF, and titration methods.
• Track record of independently diagnosing and resolving complex analytical and quality problems.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and administration.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and current state required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property.

For more information, please email us at

recruiters@cenergyintl.com

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $35.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 5/40


Benefits:

The benefits available with this position include:

• Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
• Continuous Employment Development and Learning
• Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
• 401K
• Healthcare Group Medical Coverage & Healthcare for California only
• Dental Insurance Coverage
• Vision Insurance Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Direct Deposit
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.