Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry

Electra • Boulder, CO

11h • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

As a Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry on the Development team, you serve as a fully qualified, experienced professional with deep expertise in analytical chemistry methods for metals analysis in solids and solutions. You lead and execute complex analytical work to support R&D and engineering initiatives, independently drive method development and problem resolution, and provide advanced technical guidance across the organization. This role requires sound judgment, creative problem-solving, and the ability to adapt established approaches to address novel or ambiguous analytical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline required.
• 5+ years of related industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (excluding internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
• Complete knowledge and full understanding of analytical chemistry principles, theories, and practices within area of specialization
• Extensive hands-on experience with ICP-OES, including method development, validation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization
• Experience operating and interpreting data from multiple analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, XRF, XRD, and elemental analyzers
• Strong experience with complex sample preparation techniques, including four-acid digestion and fusion methods
• Ability to work independently on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable and sometimes incomplete factors
• Demonstrated ability to use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select appropriate methods and resolve issues using existing and modified approaches
• Skilled in identifying root causes and resolving analytical issues through creative and practical problem-solving techniques
• Ability to independently manage assigned work, with review occurring primarily at critical milestones or key deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and build productive working relationships
• Ability to advise others on technical analytical matters and contribute specialized subject matter expertise to team discussions

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Broad experience across ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, XRD, and LECO elemental analysis platforms
• Demonstrated creativity in applying analytical techniques to novel research questions or non-routine material systems
• Strong safety-first mindset with a proactive approach to identifying, communicating, and mitigating potential hazards before incidents occur
• Experience acting as a technical reference or mentor within a laboratory or development environment

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, validate, optimize, and execute analytical methods to support evolving R&D, engineering, and operational needs
• Perform routine to complex sample analyses within established turnaround times while ensuring data accuracy, quality, and reliability
• Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to assess unusual or ambiguous results, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate actions
• Serve as a technical resource for metals analysis, including interpretation of analytical data, uncertainty evaluation, and method limitations
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and optimize analytical instrumentation with minimal supervision
• Support advanced diagnostics and coordinate repairs or corrective actions for laboratory instrumentation as needed
• Author, revise, and maintain SOPs, test methods, technical reports, and laboratory documentation in accordance with quality requirements
• Evaluate emerging analytical technologies, methodologies, and instrumentation and provide recommendations based on technical feasibility and laboratory needs.
• Provide technical input regarding laboratory equipment selection, capabilities, and future analytical requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support laboratory priorities, project objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate analytical findings, technical recommendations, and potential risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external partners and adapt communication style to differing audiences
• Provide informal technical guidance and mentoring to junior scientists, analysts, or laboratory personnel as needed
• Support general laboratory operations, including inventory management, organization, and compliance activities
• Follow all workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and safe laboratory practices; proactively identify and communicate potential safety concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior