Analytical Chemist, Inductively coupled plasma (ICP)

Job description

General Information

Location:

·  City:Stamford
·  Country:USA
·  Region:North America

Job Category: Research & Innovation
Job Type: Regular
Type of Contract: Permanent
Working time: Full-time
Work schedule: Day shift

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. With more than 24,100 employees in 64 countries, Solvay bonds people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. The Group seeks to create sustainable shared value for all, notably through its Solvay One Planet plan crafted around three pillars: protecting the climate, preserving resources and fostering better life. The Group’s innovative solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices, health care applications, water and air purification systems. Founded in 1863, Solvay today ranks among the world’s top three companies for the vast majority of its activities and delivered net sales of €10.2 billion in 2019. Solvay is listed on Euronext Brussels (SOLB) and Paris and in the United States, where its shares (SOLVY) are traded through a Level I ADR program.

Technology Solutions is a global leader in specialty mining reagents, phosphine-based chemistry, and solutions for stabilization of polymers. Its portfolio includes world class, leading-edge technologies and unrivaled technical service and applications expertise that support our customers in developing tailor-made solutions, in particular for mining, where Solvay's products allow customers to extract metal concentrates from increasingly more complex and depleted ores.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The position will have the responsibility of carrying out elemental analyses by Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) for research and application projects in mostly Polymer Additives and also Mining. This position has the responsibility to carry out a high throughput of sample preparation and analyses on a daily basis. While methods will be developed by a Sr. Scientist, the position requires a basic understanding of ICP in order to interpret results and suggest method improvements. The role also requires familiarity with all of the sample preparation methods including acid digestion and microwave digestion. The chemist will write well-documented reports and communicate clearly with project teams and scientists.

The role will require extensive interactions with research and innovation, and applications groups in order to understand innovation projects and prioritize the work accordingly. Similarly the position requires the ability to interact with other members of the analytical department to develop further expertise. 

Safety Responsibilities 

Understand and follow key Solvay safety policies and procedures for the site, including but not limited to the following: 

·  Emergency Response / Evacuation Guidelines
·  Visitor Safety Policy
·  Housekeeping
Demonstrate a commitment to safety
Attend monthly safety training
Know the location of first aid and emergency response equipment, chemicals, and chemical documentation.
Obtain equipment or process specific safety training as necessary according to the specific hazards
Other duties as assigned 

Education and Experience

·  A BS in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline (Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering) is required.
·  A minimum of one year experience in an analytical lab in an industrial setting is required. 
·  Prior experience in ICP and sample preparation for ICP is preferred. 

Skills

·  The abilities to work well in technical workgroups, write well-documented reports, and communicate clearly are required.   
·  We expect that the successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic team environment. 
·  This position requires a high level of creativity, analytical skills, and independent work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.