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Messina Talent Advisors

Entry Level Chemist

9 days ago

Portland

Job Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Chemist to join our dynamic team. This position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with laboratory experience looking to advance their careers in the field of chemistry. The Chemist will perform an essential role by providing analytical services and results accurately, efficiently, and promptly to clients through extracting samples, proposing improvements in their area, stabilizing the extraction processes, and contributing to innovation to achieve company's mission and objectives. Responsibilities • Performs routine extraction, chemical isolation, and sample clean-up using various techniques, including blending, shaking, Soxhlet extraction, digestion, SPE, distillation/condensation, liquid-liquid partitioning, and chemical derivatization, • Independently documents and prepares reagents as well as analytical working standards according to current SOPs, • Operates laboratory apparatus and equipment, including blenders, nitrogen- and roto-evaporators, shakers, pH meters, and centrifuges, • Notifies supervisor of any equipment issues that require repair, • Informs supervisor of any deviations or changes to established procedures using appropriate documentation, • Completes extraction-related quality control (QC) checks and entries in forms as required by protocols and SOPs, • Maintains a clean and uncluttered working environment, • Remains informed of hazards associated with chemicals, equipment, and their use in a laboratory setting; works safely using appropriate safeguards and personal protective equipment, • May perform observational results entry into the LIMS, including BRIX dilutions, moisture, and pH measurements., • Troubleshot issues with extraction procedures, sample processing issues (complex matrix types), and lab contamination issues; coordinates with supervisors on resolutions., • Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs or coordinates maintenance and verification of general laboratory instruments and equipment, including pH meters (calibration), centrifuges, balances, vacuum pumps, water baths, freezers, and pipettes., • Assists in the revision and development of controlled documents and SOPs., • Assists with the preparation of reference calibration standards as required., • Assists in R&D projects, including extraction and other bench work as required., • Contributes to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations by proposing and implementing changes for improving extraction quality, increasing extraction method performance, reducing cost, and/or shortening extraction time., • Supports Sample Preparation, glassware and labware cleaning, and other Chemists as required or directed., • Familiarity with sample preparation, extraction, and general bench chemistry techniques, • Experience with using and maintaining laboratory support equipment such as pH meters, centrifuges, balances, vacuum pumps, water baths, freezers, and pipettes, • Some related experience or training in a laboratory setting, • Improvement initiatives, • Learning initiatives, • Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines, • Analytical and problem-solving skills, • High Emotional Intelligence, • Professionalism, • Good cultural awareness and communication with people who have diverse backgrounds, • Experienced user of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, • Language Skills, • Some analytical experience in LC/GC/Inorganic instrumentation, • Experience working in international businessesCompany DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results. That's the Messina Talent Advantage. For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations. Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.\r\n\r\nThat's the Messina Talent Advantage.\r\n\r\nFor more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.\r\n\r\nMessina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

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