Analytical Chemist at Calvano Search Consultants LLC

Join a company focused on enhancing Environmental Sustainabilitythrough the development of sophisticated “green” chemical processes. As Analytical Chemist, you’ll be a key member of this data-driven Process Development team.

Why You Should Apply

• There will be plenty of autonomy in your work in this small dynamic company that values honesty and diversitybut without the latest “corporate” initiative or endless red tape.

• They have secured funding from many (30+) manufacturing companies that are vested in the success of their program, rather than disinterested venture capitalists or limited government grants.

• All employees have a vested interest in success through stock options grants.

Work Location:  Rockland County NY (near Nanuet NY and the NY/NJ state border) – Commute from the lower cost of living Orange County NY or from North NJ, NYC (higher COL), or CT.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be a key contributor in a hands-on roleanalyzing polymer stream composition, while also advisingthe team on proper analytical techniques and methodsand analyzing data. (ICP, GC, HPLC, TGA, FTIR etc)

• Analyze complex organic mixturesincluding polymeric and biomass materials.

• Utilize ASTM and EPA test procedures, especially in ICP atomic emission spectrometry, ion chromatography, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry.

• Develop and apply analytical methods needed to support process development efforts in the local small scale pilot plant, the large pilot plant in TX, and collaborate with external labs hired to run routine tests.

• Contribute to projects related to FTIR identification of plastics, rheology, and water analyses.

• Write and modifyinternal analytical method procedures focused on data quality and datacontrol.

• Mentorjunior scientists, engineers, and technicians on the use of instruments and lab safety.

• Be the in-house expert regardingon-line process sampling methods.

• Take steps to continuously improve lab safety

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• PhD (preferred) or MS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related

• 5+ years of industrial experience (outside of academia), preferably related to polymeric materials analysis

• A post doc assignment at a national lab or independent company could be part of this experience.

• Instrumentation troubleshooting and set up

• Has analyzed complex organic mixture such as is found in petroleum-based fuels products.

• Has analyses for metals found within organic materials (biomass or plastics)

• Strong skills in mathematical analysis and data quality.

• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity.

Some benefits highlights:

• 401K with automatic enrollment at 3%

• Full medical and dental benefits

• 11 paid holidays, 15 PTO days, and 5 sick days per year

• Employee STD, LTD, life, and accidental death insurance

• Optional enrollments for flexible spending and HRA