Analytical Chemist

Lemont, IL 60439

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Chemist/ Lab Job Number: 42332601 Compensation: $45-65 / hour

Job Description

Title: Analytical Chemist
Location: Lemont IL
Hire Type: Contract
Salary: $30-$34/hr
Must have: 10+ years’ experience with operating and maintaining modern analytical and materials characterization equipment 

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
 
Job Duties:
  • Conduct complex, multi-instrument analyses on materials related to electrochemical energy storage, nanomaterials, catalysts, and other advanced materials, ensuring timely reporting of results to facilitate process improvements.
  • Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of analytical instruments, including calibration and coordination with manufacturers for annual preventative maintenance. Develop and maintain safety plans for instrument-related work.
  • Train users on the correct operation of selected analytical instruments, monitor adherence to proper procedures, and maintain detailed instrument usage logs.
  • Write and periodically update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety documentation for instrument operations, incorporating new protocols or materials as needed.

  Qualifications:
  • Expertise in analytical techniques, including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRD, TGA/DSC, SEM-EDS, ion beam milling, and microwave sample digestion.
  • Over 10 years of experience operating and maintaining modern analytical and materials characterization equipment in research settings focused on chemical synthesis.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel for communication, data analysis, and record-keeping.
  • Demonstrated ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional overtime or weekends, based on programmatic needs.

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