R&D Chemist

R&D Chemist

Heraeus Precious Metals

Location Santa Fe Springs – California

Permanent

Full Time

Pay Range Min.  $75.000,00 

Pay Range Max.  $110.000,00 

Heraeus, the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment, energy, health, mobility, and industrial applications. In 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of €1.9 bn and a total revenue of €12.9 bn. in more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12,500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds.®

Your role and responsibilities:

• Works with manager and senior staff to create and/or modify analytical methods, assures all methods are properly documented and managed according to Heraeus policies.
• Prepares analytical samples and performs elemental and spectroscopic analyses according to written procedures, manages several concurrent analyses as required while ensuring proper labeling, scheduling, storing and disposition of samples.
• Physically processes and samples up to 40lb batches of materials to be recycled using a variety of process equipment including, but not limited to, shredders, cutting mills, sieves, and sample dividers.
• Chemically and physically separates up to 20L batches of materials to be recycled using a variety of process equipment including, but not limited to, autoclaves, pressure filters, and centrifuges. Ensures proper labeling, storing and disposition of all end products.
• Keeps all equipment in functional operating condition, clean and available.  Monitors equipment and supply needs and promptly informs manager or senior staff of action to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Maintains accurate and secure records of all experimental data, project spending and time spent on project.
• Works with senior staff to assure departments’ adherence to quality, safety and environmental standards that exceed industry minimums.
• Understands job safety requirements and always follows safety and PPE guidelines.
• Assist others with training or method explanation as directed by manager or senior staff.
• Is responsible for the reduction of accidents (occupational, reportable, recordable, and minor) in the department to zero.
• Perform other tasks deemed necessary as assigned by laboratory or company management.

What is required for this role:

• B.S in Chemistry (M.S. preferred) or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in Analytical Chemistry, preferably in Precious Metals analysis. Experience must include ICP, experience with FTIR and/or IC advantageous.
• Some experience in kilo-lab environment helpful, but not necessary.