Sr. R&D Lab Chemist

Sr. R D Lab Chemist Department: Plant Laboratory Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Pasadena - Texas Description Observe and maintain safety requirements Excellent knowledge of environmental analytical laboratory instrumentation Proficient in LIMS & CDS system usage Review and support wastewater analytical needs for Lummus Technology and their customers Perform laboratory evaluations for wastewater Lummus Technology and help identify the best solutions Support & perform wastewater data analysis for Lummus Technology Perform laboratory-based experiments according to company protocols and standardized methodology, develop new methods and procedures, and perform data analysis Responsible for identifying the analytical challenges regarding Lummus technology wastewater division, providing technical answers and implementing them Work closely with other members of Lummus Analytical Services group and management on issues relating to the development of products, support of existing technology and the ongoing provisioning of technical expertise. Develop laboratory methods and procedures that lead toward improved technology and application development Maintain high customer satisfaction for Lummus Some supervisory experience a plus Key Responsibilities Analytical chemistry technical knowledge: Chromatography (GC, SFC, HPLC, IC) Spectroscopy (FTIR, UV/VIS) Titration (KF, RSH, Br #) EPA and SM proficiency QA/QC Method development LIMS CDS PFAS Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills together with the ability to effectively manage project deliverables Self-motivated and having demonstrated experience working with multiple internal customers and associated time management skills Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills Standard lab protocols Experimental design Math and statistical analysis Data analysis Computer skills - spreadsheet, word processing, graphics presentation generation Ability to work independently or as part of a team Listening - understanding stated and implied issues and concerns Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) Effective email/Voice mail communication Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Chemistry undergraduate degree required (minimum) 10-year environmental analytical chemistry laboratory experience required Must have advanced knowledge of wastewater analytical methodology Experience in gaseous emissions analysis preferred Must have analytical method development experience Must have knowledge of standardized methodology - EPA, ASTM specifically Must be able to learn new analytical instrumentation as necessary Must be able to speak convincingly with technical managers and production people concerning objectives, chemistries in use, and equipment operation Must have basic knowledge of engineering Job Benefits This position may be eligible for: Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Prescription Health Savings Account Health Advocate Bonus Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (Health care, Dependent care and Limited Purpose) Employee Assistance Plan Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Voluntary Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Identify Theft Legal Commuter Benefit Plan Lummus Savings Plan Pet Insurance