Evonik

Analytical Technician Inorganic Analytics

Allentown, PA Full time

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

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https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Must be able to perform inorganic analysis, such as wet

    chemistry, sample preparation, microwave digestion, ICP-OES, titrations, physical parameter measurements, thermal analysis, SEM, TEM, particle size analysis etc. Proficient on interpreting raw data and spectrum.

  • Able to do method development, validation and documentation; Set up and maintain analytical instruments (including initial and regular qualification)

  • Run other analytical measurements if necessary, such as

    spectroscopic (NMR, IR) analytical measurements,

    chromatography, mass spectrometry, titration, physical

    measurements, thermal analysis, and particle characterization, etc.

  • Be a consultant to communicate with colleagues who have

    analytical questions. Participate in their research projects.

  • Be responsible for all ESH and legal related issues in the lab,

    including but not limited to: 1) compliant with all legal

    requirement, including certificate, permit/license; 2) train the

    related employees; 3) incident/near miss reporting and

    investigation etc. 4) ensure know-how protection.

  • Participate in other shared responsibilities within the group, for example, inventories, other instrument maintenance, purchasing, ISO certification (if needed) and other related tasks.

  • Participate in other activities, such as documentation, reporting, safety and training etc.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Preferably Master’s or above degree in Analytical Chemistry with several years of experiences or Bachelor’s in Analytical Chemistry with 8+ years of experiences in instrumental analytics.

  • Strong knowledge in microwave digestion, elemental spectrometry (ICP-OES), titration and physical parameter measurements (thermal analysis, particle characterization) etc. Preferably knowledge in chromatographic methods (GC, HPLC, IC, GPC), and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), and mass spectrometry

  • Good organizational skills required, react flexibly to various

    assignments and different clients; Efficient use of resources (instruments, time, materials); Ability to lead a team in the future.

  • Good communication skills required in dealing with direct colleagues, internal clients, and German technical experts; Team working experience

  • Entrepreneurship and self-determination (require establishing new methods to organization).

  • Good oral and written English skill.

  • Practical experience in analytical methods essential

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Wenda Cenexant [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation