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Heraeus · 1 month ago

ICP Chemsit

Wartburg, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Heraeus is a family-owned global technology group that provides innovative products and services in precious metals processing. The ICP Chemist role involves producing accurate analyses of samples to support sales, material management, and production efforts while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Advanced MaterialsElectronicsHardwareManufacturingPrecious MetalsSustainability

Responsibilities

Performs analyses according to assigned written procedures, manages several concurrent analyses as required, and strives to exceed accuracy and performance measures as provided by company management

Closely examines sample quality and labeling and brings any deviation to the attention of Senior Chemist or Supervisor and suggests course of action

Prepares and reviews assay in specified form to be approved by Senior Chemist or Supervisor

Constantly monitors assay precision against historical norms, stated expectations, standards and preliminary results and brings any perceived deviation to the immediate attention of the Senior Chemist or Supervisor and suggests course of action

Works with staff, manager and customer department to create and/or modify methods when instructed. Assures all methods are properly documented according to Heraeus QA/QC policies

Participates in shift change over and communicates the status of all analyses and needed work

Keeps all equipment in functional operating condition, clean and available. Monitors equipment and supply needs and promptly informs supervisor of action to ensure uninterrupted workflow

Ensures personal and overall laboratory work areas are organized and clean. Performs all necessary housekeeping as directed or required and leaves workplace in clean and orderly condition at end of shift

Qualification

Wet chemical analysisPrecious metals analysisICPAASICInstrumental methodsStatistical analysisBasic calculationsHousekeeping

Required

Bachelor in Chemistry or related field preferred

Experience in wet chemical analysis and precious metals analysis preferred

Experienced with ICP, AAS, IC and general instrumental methods preferred

The ability to add, subtract, multiply and convert calculations to percentage and to metric system

The ability to understand concepts involving statistics, probabilities and formula manipulation and perform basic calculations on volume, mass, atomic percentages, weight percentages, density, molecular weight of alloys and compounds and charge weights

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is exposed to chemical compounds

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is not exposed to weather conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is not exposed to elevated temperatures

May be assigned shifts that include evening, nights and/or weekend days