Analytical Chemist

The ideal candidate has deep experience with ICP and LECO equipment, a strong chemistry background, and the discipline to maintain a high-quality, audit-ready lab environment. This is a hands-on technical role with full responsibility for the lab's output: instrument operation, method development, record-keeping, CoA generation, and quality system compliance.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Competitive salary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Analytical Chemist to operate and take ownership of our analytical chemistry laboratory. This is a hands-on technical role with full responsibility for the lab's output: instrument operation, method development, record-keeping, CoA generation, and quality system compliance. The ideal candidate has deep experience with ICP and LECO equipment, a strong chemistry background, and the discipline to maintain a high-quality, audit-ready lab environment. This role does not involve managing a team but does require owning the lab's workflow, standards, and deliverables.



Job Duties


·         Operate, calibrate, and maintain ICP-OES instrumentation for composition and impurity analysis of metals and advanced materials


·         Operate LECO analyzers for oxygen, and nitrogen determination


·         Perform DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) analysis as part of the expanding instrument lineup (training available; prior experience preferred)


·         Develop and optimize sample preparation and digestion methods for metal alloys and ceramic materials


·         Take full ownership of analytical lab operations: scheduling, workflow prioritization, and day-to-day output


·         Issue and maintain Certificates of Analysis (CoA/CoAC) with accuracy and full traceability


·         Maintain records of supplier CoAs and keep the chemical and CoAC database current


·         Ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant with ISO 9001 requirements


·         Write and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and method documentation


·         Track and manage calibration schedules to keep all instruments in compliance


·         Support production troubleshooting through analytical data and interpretation


·         Assist R&D in developing and validating testing methods for new materials and alloys


·         Facilitate customer visits and quality audits related to the analytical lab


·         Provide guidance to other lab personnel on equipment use and documentation standards as needed



What We're Looking For


·         Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy in measurement, documentation, and reporting


·         Organized and disciplined: able to manage a high-throughput sample load in a clean, well-run lab


·         Strong chemistry knowledge: solid understanding of inorganic chemistry, elemental analysis, and materials characterization


·         Self-directed and ownership-minded: comfortable running a function independently and driving continuous improvement


·         Reliable, consistent, and collaborative with cross-functional teams



Skills & Experience (Required)


·         Hands-on experience with ICP-OES for elemental analysis


·         Hands-on experience with LECO combustion/inert gas fusion analyzers (O, N)


·         Proficiency in CoA/CoAC generation and traceability documentation


·         Experience working within an ISO 9001 (or equivalent) quality management system


·         Strong record-keeping and database management discipline



Skills & Experience (Preferred)


·         Experience with DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) or other thermal analysis instruments


·         Background in metals, alloys, or advanced materials environments


·         Experience acting as a technical lead or primary lab owner



Education


·         B.S. in Chemistry


·         3–7 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience



Physical Requirements


·         Ability to work in a laboratory environment with appropriate PPE (gloves, eye protection, respirator when required)