ERG
Research Chemist
Research Triangle Park, NC · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$60k-$84kDetected 167 days ago
Project ManagementHRCustomer SupportPublic HealthScientific WritingResearchOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications.
- This includes understanding chemical applications, interactions, hazards, production techniques, and safe disposal methods.
Responsibilities
- ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients.
- Provide professional technical support within allocated task resources and contribute to overall efficiency of scientific operations, achieving increasing levels of independent accomplishment
- Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests
Requirements
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience operating gas chromatography (GC) instrumentation, preferably including GC/MS instrumentation for EPA methods
- This role is ideal for a driven professional with in-depth knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and of substances, as well as the chemical processes and transformations they undergo.
- The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Proficiency with instrument plumbing, including gas and liquid lines
- Familiarity with standard laboratory hygiene practices and protocols
- Legible and accurate scientific writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical/scientific software
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, equipment documentation, and laboratory procedures
- Experience applying EPA air emissions methodologies
- Proven ability to author technical documentation, including safety plans, operational procedures, facility manuals, and technical reports
- Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. (<5% of work time)
- Regular use of industrial PPE, including safety glasses, protective footwear, lab coats, and gloves (~80% of work time)
- Ability to work in moderate industrial noise environments (<10% of work time)
- The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
- ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations.
Compensation
- ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year
Benefits
- We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers.
- Adhere to Quality Assurance Program Plans, Work or Test Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Health & Safety Plans; thoroughly and consistently document all laboratory activities in designated notebooks
- Maintain laboratory spaces according to Safety, Health, and Environmental Management criteria; evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance or recommend improvements
Company info
- We are seeking a highly motivated Research Chemist to join our growing technical team.
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