Analytical Chemist - Sterling Engineering

Title: Analytical Chemist

Location: Lemont IL

Hire Type: Contract

Salary: $60-70 an hour

Must have: 10+ years’ experience with operating and maintaining modern analytical and materials characterization equipment

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Duties:

• Conduct complex, multi-instrument analyses on materials related to electrochemical energy storage, nanomaterials, catalysts, and other advanced materials, ensuring timely reporting of results to facilitate process improvements.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of analytical instruments, including calibration and coordination with manufacturers for annual preventative maintenance. Develop and maintain safety plans for instrument-related work.
• Train users on the correct operation of selected analytical instruments, monitor adherence to proper procedures, and maintain detailed instrument usage logs.
• Write and periodically update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety documentation for instrument operations, incorporating new protocols or materials as needed.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in analytical techniques, including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRD, TGA/DSC, SEM-EDS, ion beam milling, and microwave sample digestion.
• Over 10 years of experience operating and maintaining modern analytical and materials characterization equipment in research settings focused on chemical synthesis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel for communication, data analysis, and record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional overtime or weekends, based on programmatic needs.