Chemist

Job Title: Chemist

Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for an entry level Chemist for a specialty chemical company in Southeast Houston. The Chemist will work together with other Chemists and independently, to test and evaluate raw materials, production batches, and specific customer samples.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist Chemists, Researchers, and Scientists by performing routine quality control testing
• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediate and finished products by use of GC, autotitrators, wet chemical methods, physical testing, and other established procedures
• Participate in new method development for new and existing products and lab procedures
• Properly document results and assist in the development and improvement of laboratory SOPs
• Maintain all laboratory databases with new results for record keeping and report generation
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment per the current maintenance schedule
• Interact and communicate results and activities to Lab Management, Production, Operations, and Customer Service
• Actively participate and maintain compliance with company HSE program and policies
• Assist with raw material stocks, inventory control, and general housekeeping
• Candidates with mechanical aptitude are preferred
• Other duties as assigned by lab manager

Additional Information:

• Years of Experience: 0-2+ years
• Education: AS/BS Chemistry or Natural Science
• Shift/Travel: Rotating 12 hour shifts
• Assignment Type: Contract to Hire
• Location: Pasadena, TX