Chemist, Methods Development
About The Position
The Method Development Chemist develops and maintains methods and standard operating procedures for equipment in the Analytical Lab, and works with operational teams on special samples and projects. The role develops methods to ensure accurate results for a wide variety of non-routine samples, creates and verifies new quality control samples before implementation, and maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment. The chemist also trains staff on new procedures and methods and follows company policies and procedures to ensure analytical results are accurate and meet customer expectations. The position requires familiarity with analytical techniques and instrumentation, including ICP-AES, ICP-MS, XRD, XRF, and SEM, as well as computers, instrument software, and database software. A bachelor’s degree in a science is required, with chemistry preferred, along with a valid driver’s license and good driving record for driving company vehicles on the property. The work is performed in an open-pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting. Employees may encounter extreme outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, electrical-shock risks, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles. PPE is required in mine, manufacturing, outdoor, and plant environments. The employee must be able to work in PPE level C, pass a full-face respirator fit test, and lift 50 pounds. Flexible shifts and hours may be required based on operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science; chemistry preferred.
- High familiarity with analytical techniques and instrumentation used in the Analytical Lab, including ICP-AES, ICP-MS, XRD, XRF, and SEM.
- Familiarity with computers, instrument software, and database software.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record for driving company vehicles on the property.
- Ability to pass a full-face respiratory fit test.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in PPE level C.
- Manual dexterity and the sensory, communication, hearing, vision, and physical abilities described for the role.
Responsibilities
- Develop a method for qualitative Rietveld XRD analysis.
- Develop a method for SEM.
- Ensure methods are appropriate for non-routine samples.
- Review analytical results and QC data for quality, research discrepancies, and report anomalous results to the Analytical Laboratory Supervisor.
- Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
- Perform laboratory housekeeping and routine inspections.
- Participate in safety management programs and follow laboratory safety and operations procedures, as well as health, environmental, and safety regulations and company policies, processes, and procedures.
- Maintain safe work practices.
- Complete other tasks as needed or directed by management.
- Train staff in new procedures and methods.
- Generate new quality control samples and verify their accuracy before implementation.
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Job Type
Full-time
