Russell Tobin Scientific is seeking a QC Analytical Chemist for an American multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, healthcare, and consumer goods.
Job Title: QC Analytical Chemist
Location: St. Paul, MN (on-site)
Job Type: Contract
Length: 12-Months
Hours: 40 hours/wk, 8 hours/day
Pay Rate: $30 - $35 per hour
Overview:
The candidate will be responsible for providing critical testing support for several core Company manufacturing and R&D product platforms. This analytical laboratory role will involve routine significant sample prep and analysis, chemical inventory/disposal as well as standard instrument calibration and maintenance. The candidate will be detail-oriented with good communication and excellent problem-solving skills, proficient in MS Office Suite, able to work quickly/effectively as directed, capable of adapting to dynamic timelines/priorities and willing to learn new instrument operating systems and techniques as needed. Export control clearance required.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain solvent and mobile phases across labs, ensuring consistency and quality.
- High-volume of sample, stock standard and solution preparation with precision (molarity, normality, and dilutions).
- Perform analyses using FTIR, NIR, Raman, and UV-Vis techniques using Thermo instruments and software.
- Utilize LC/GC Chromatography and GPC software for sample preparation, analysis and validation.
- Execute wet chemistry techniques using Titrations, Ion Chromatography, including pipetting, calibration of pipettes, and use of Metrohm software.
- Document preparation and experimental parameters accurately, following written procedures (test methods, SOPs) utilizing LIMS systems for documentation and data management.
- Create written procedures, reports, and documentation.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS chemistry degree
- 3+ years industrial laboratory experience in gas/liquid chromatography, FTIR, NIR and UV-Vis, titration, ion chromatography, IV and other general laboratory techniques, especially 3+ years of sample preparation experience in a QA/ R&D setting with a focus on meticulous preparation of stock solutions and standards, dilutions and pipetting accuracy.
- Background in polymer preparation, handling, and properties, including intrinsic viscosity (IV).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Adaptability across multiple platforms and software.
- Safety-oriented mindset with a focus on maintaining a secure laboratory environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Export Control required
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
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