Title: Associate Scientist
# of Openings: 2
Position Type: Contract
Locations: Detroit MI
Loc: 6021 Tireman Detroit MI 48210
Sft: Regular
Dur: 12 months
Pay Rate:
Entry Level $25.00/$34.13 (entry level scientist has 3 years of experience)
Intermediate $28.00/$38.22 (intermediate level scientist has between 3 and 7 years of experience)
Job Title: Associate Scientist (ESO)
Location: 6021 Tireman Detroit MI
Experience: 3 7 Years
Education: Bachelors or Master of Science degree in Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical engineering or equivalent.
Job Summary:
Prepares samples for analysis records data and performs routine tests and studies. Prepares
reagents and standards for chemical analyses and conducts routine environmental testing. This may
include various wet chemistry techniques such as extractions dilutions hot plate and microwave
digestions and pipetting along with the preparation and cleaning of glassware and work areas. Typical
assignments are in the form of problemsolving and technical support for the optimum operation and
maintenance of company assets. Performs a variety of technical work requiring the application of
scientific principles techniques and procedures.
Key Accountabilities:
Performs calibration of laboratory equipment.
Follows standard work instructions for technical tasks.
Prepares samples for analysis.
Actively participates in process improvement and safety efforts.
Uses Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMs) for sample login and data entry .
Maintains accurate and complete lab data notebook and communicates precise and accurate results of
analyses by prescribed lab procedures and systems.
Performs monitoring and testing of system performance by data collection or laboratory testing.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree. Individuals who will be obtaining their degree within nine months of submitting interest will be considered; however verification of the degree will be required before starting the job.
Other Qualifications
Preferred:
Bachelors or Master of Science degree in Chemistry biochemistry chemical engineering or equivalent. Applied knowledge or experience with instrumentation or analyses such as ICP GC GC/MS FTIR UVVis Spectroscopy Karl Fischer TGA XRF BTU Proximate LECO Calorimetry lubrication and oil testing viscosity Flash Point and other wet chemistry is a plus. Knowledge of labs LIMs system.
Other Requirements:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel PowerPoint Word Visio Outlook)
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and able to prioritize the importance of a sample
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory operations
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with people at all levels both within and outside the company
Detailoriented individual
Compliant in both safe and environmental work practices
Additional Information
Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an allinclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
