Job Description
Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct test.
Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques.
Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.
Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions.
Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
Direct, coordinate, and advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials.
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Write technical papers and reports; and prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, and packaging on composition and properties.
Job Specification
Must be Bachelor or Masters in Applied Chemistry or a Chemistry Technology
Ability to prepare and organize laboratory and demonstration materials
Ability to set priorities on own initiative
Ability to work in a team environment
Computer skills
Good communication skills
Good general subject knowledge
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to accommodate to change
Performance criteria shall include achievement of tasks set out in the job description, completion of
special projects and participation in annual major objectives. Achievement standards related to the job
description include:
Demonstrating accuracy, problem-solving and time management skills
Working as a team member in meeting Laboratory and Departmental goals
Demonstrating knowledge of chemistry laboratory materials
Demonstrating knowledge of chemical safety materials.