Staff
Chemist
TechUSA
is looking for a Staff Chemist for one of our top environmental clients to work
in an international geotechnical and environmental experimental laboratory.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
· Set up and conduct treatability studies;
· Produce grammatically correct, logical, and factually accurate
laboratory reports;
· Generate relevant study data through data reports, tables,
figures, graphs, and photographic documentation.
· Take personal responsibility for the completion of tasks;
· Keep the lab safe, clean, and organized by providing ideas and
taking personal initiative;
· Evaluate our methods concerning treatability studies to determine
new or alternative methods apply.
Key
Technical Skills and Knowledge
The important technical and professional skills
and knowledge required to do the job well.
· Technical writing ability and good report organization;
· Proficient in Microsoft office (word and excel);
· Proficient in internet navigation;
· Computer usage;
· Fast typing skills; and
· Familiarity with chemistry and laboratory equipment.
Key
Success Factors:
These are factors of behaviors and abilities
that are critical to achieving the position’s mission and goals.
· Diligent and effective in internet research;
· Creativity in problem solving;
· Methodical and logical thinking processes;
· Ability to Multitask;
· The desire to speak honestly and frankly about how experiments
were conducted;
· Detailed and consistent work practices;
· Dedicated to accuracy and excellence;
· Ability to clean as you go;
· Good organizational skills;
· Personal pride in your performance;
· Consistency; and
· Ability to take constructive criticism and not let that negatively
impact performance.
Performance
Measures
These are the measures by which the employee is
held accountable. These are indicators of how well the job is being
performed.
· Reports are grammatically correct, thorough, factual, and logical
in presentation;
· Tables and data reports contain accurate data;
· Work area is clean and organized; and
· Work safely and with good judgment.
Competency
Model
These are the
competencies that differentiate superior performance.
· Ability to present feasible, intelligent options to overcome
obstacles that arise during tasks;
· Ability to read and quickly comprehend and apply that
understanding to the task at hand; and
· Self accountability;
Career
Pathway
These are the possible next career path
opportunities from this position.
· Treatability Project or Technical Manager: A project manager
manages people and multiple projects. This would include writing proposals,
establishing budgets, managing resources to complete tasks on time and under
budget, writing and reviewing reports, maintaining client satisfaction and
strong relationships. Making decisions concerning the safety, quality,
and performance during the project. This position generally
requires 2 to 4 years of staff experience to successfully meet the level
of obligations and responsibilities required.
About Tech USA:
Tech USA, Scientific Solutions is a
comprehensive provider of staffing and workforce solutions throughout the
Scientific Industries, including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Clinical
Research, Healthcare, Medical Biodefense, Environmental, Chemical and Food
Sciences. We are actively seeking
candidates for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placement jobs
throughout the nation. View our website
to see a list of our current open positions; however, not all of our positions
are listed so don’t forget to submit your resume and request a consultation
with one of our scientific recruiting specialists to explore your opportunities
further.
At Tech USA we understand that next
to your family, your career is one of the most important aspects to a happy and
fulfilling life. This is why we take the
time to truly understand and get to know our candidates, so we can then pair
them with the right job, not just any job.
As a result, Tech USA is known throughout the industry for quality,
reliability and the highest satisfaction from both our clients as well as the
candidates that we represent. TechUSA is
an equal opportunity employer.
