Chemist - Gas Chromatography
Wasson-ECE Instrumentation, Inc. is a global scientific instrument manufacturing company specializing in turn-key laboratory and process gas chromatographs in over 50 countries around the world. Our products are sold to customers in the petroleum/petrochemical, energy, specialty chemical, environmental, and industrial chemical markets. Our core strengths include application expertise, hardware design for specialty accessories and detectors, sampling systems for gases and liquids, and development of columns and software. Additionally, we make the world’s most capable, fully automated, process gas chromatograph.
Chemist - Gas Chromatography
Job Description
Wasson-ECE is looking to hire for an entry-level Chemist position in the Gas Chromatography Applications Department. A successful candidate will be primarily responsible for applicating custom scientific equipment per the customer’s specification. They will need knowledge to be able to create a specific laboratory test program for each system and then execute it in a timely and efficient manner to meet project deadlines. They will be expected to use analytical and problem-solving skills in order to overcome any problems that may arise during application. While mostly working independently, the hired applicant will also need to work well as part of a team. They may eventually help with customer support over the phone as well as traveling to customer sites for installation and service support.
The hired candidate must be a self-starter, able to communicate clearly, and be detail oriented. They will be working as part of a laboratory team and should be able to ask for help when needed. Will also be expected to follow all safety rules in the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop laboratory test program based on instrumentation and customer specifications
- Method application
- Operate analytical instrumentation with little oversight
- Perform data analysis
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Efficiently test custom hardware to meet project deadlines
- Performs special projects as required
- Strictly adheres to all safety, health, and environment processes and procedures
- Position will have no supervisory authority
Work Environment, Schedule and Benefits
- Work will generally be conducted in the lab and production environment, working at a desk, and require light lifting
- This position may require business travel up to 10%
- Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, with additional late evening and weekend as the job duties demand
- Paid holidays, Paid time off, 401(k), Medical, Dental, LTD, STD, Life and Vision Insurance
Job requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic computer skills including use of Windows, Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Gas Chromatography, preferred but not required
- Must have the ability to work as a team member or independently as required
- Ability to work in a fast paced and fluid environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Data analysis and method application skills
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
