XRD/XRF Chemist -- Corporate Headquarters
About The Position
A full-time position is available in our state-of-the-art environmental laboratory for a chemist to analyze deposit samples from industrial water systems, using X-Ray Diffraction, X-Ray Fluorescence and FTIR instruments. Garratt-Callahan, (www.garrattcallahan.com [http://www.garrattcallahan.com]), is a National Industrial Water Treatment Chemical Company since 1904. Our headquarters, and our national laboratory, are located in Burlingame, California near the San Francisco Airport. Our lab has new equipment, skylights, an atrium, secure parking, competitive wage, normal work hours, and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. We are a privately owned, profitable company with a family atmosphere and with friendly people. Our 2025 sales were at record levels, and our 2026 sales are trending even higher. The Garratt-Callahan Company Analytical Laboratory is a State of California accredited laboratory that analyzes waters, deposits and corrosion coupons for the purpose of corrosion and scale control in industrial water systems. We also perform inorganic testing of drinking waters and wastewaters for regulatory purposes.
Requirements
- Must have a B.S. degree in chemistry or related field.
- Must have multiple years of experience in an environmental, analytical or research laboratory performing analyses.
- Must have excellent lab skills and strong computer and math skills.
- Must work well in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with instrumental analyses (XRD, XRF, FTIR) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of tests to analyze deposit and solid samples.
- The Chemist uses X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), FTIR spectroscopy, microscopy, photomicrography and other techniques to analyze the samples.
- Responsibilities also include: resin bead analysis, microbiological analyses, product formula analyses, and R&D support, including interfacing with customers, product managers and sales employees.
- The position is also responsible for maintaining the laboratory’s wastewater neutralization system.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
