Job Opportunity: Staff Chemist

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. 

 ************Contact Amanda Gomel for more information agomel@techusa.net or 678-259-0787

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.