Chemist - R&D Gas Analysis - Longmont, CO

JOB SUMMARY

Nippon Sanso Matheson is looking for an experienced Analytical Method Development Chemist to drive the development and implementation of industry standards and novel test methods for the Electronics/Specialty Gas Division Analytical Laboratory. This analytical laboratory supports routine and non-routine analytical testing for quality, R&D, and other business units within Nippon Sanso Matheson. Metals analysis and gas phase analysis at ultra-trace levels is routinely conducted and new methods and combination of methods will be developed to meet increasing demands from customers.

Essential Functions

• Develop new analytical methods in specialty and electronic gases and mixture of such gases.
• Combine analytical techniques to increase sensitivity and selectivity of the analyte species to be measured.
• Ensure developed methods meet all required customer, safety, and industry standards
• Support the selection, purchasing, installation of analytical instrumentation and other sample preparation associated equipment
• Implement method improvements over time based on learnings from routine analysis, best practices, test failures, and customer requests
• Develop and validate test methods to meet accuracy, precision, robustness, specificity, linearity, detection limit, and any other requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot instruments and methods in an organized and well documented manner including assisting with developing preventative maintenance practices
• Lead cross-functional discussions to define test method performance criteria and business requirements
• Provide critical technical support to a team managing the day-to-day operations of a high-through put analytical laboratory
• Serve as a leader in maintaining and improving safety in the lab and in the work process
• Author test methods documents and associated lab standard operating procedures to be consistently performed by lab technicians of various technical backgrounds and capabilities
• Train and certify lab staff to perform to associated testing practices to method requirements
• Support lab management in the implementation of best laboratory practices for incoming, process, and final product testing to provide timely and consistent testing services for internal and external customers

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards