Chemist- Magnet Lab

The Chemist is responsible for delivering accurate, timely analysis in a fast-moving metallurgical R&D laboratory. This role owns ICP-OES and LECO C/S and O/N/H analysis from sample preparation through reporting, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, lab organization, and keeping analytical work moving without delays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform elemental analysis using ICP-OES and LECO C/S and O/N/H instrumentation.
• Prepare samples using appropriate chemical digestion, fusion, or combustion techniques.
• Ensure timely turnaround of analytical results to support R&D and process development.
• Review, validate, and report results clearly and accurately.
• Maintain calibration standards, QC checks, and analytical documentation.
• Troubleshoot preparation or analytical issues as they arise in an R&D environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and follow safe chemical handling and waste practices.
• Track and maintain inventories of chemicals, consumables, standards, and gases to avoid downtime.
• Support method development, refinement, and documentation as processes evolve.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Comfortable working in a small, early-stage lab with minimal bureaucracy.
• Self-directed, organized, and able to prioritize work without constant oversight.
• Willing to handle routine tasks (prep, cleanup, inventory) as part of doing the job right.
• Clear communicator who flags issues early rather than pushing questionable data.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Practical experience with ICP-OES and LECO elemental analyzers (C/S and O/N/H).
• Strong hands-on wet chemistry and sample preparation skills.
• High attention to detail with a clear sense of ownership for data quality.

Physical Demands

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site.   Noise level: Normal office, manufacturing and construction noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate

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