R&D Chemist

R&D Chemist

Permanent

Pay Range Min.  $75.000,00 

Pay Range Max.  $110.000,00 

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

Heraeus, the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment, energy, health, mobility, and industrial applications. In 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of €1.9 bn and a total revenue of €12.9 bn. in more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12,500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds.®

Your role and responsibilities:

• Works with manager and senior staff to create and/or modify analytical methods, assures all methods are properly documented and managed according to Heraeus policies.
• Prepares analytical samples and performs elemental and spectroscopic analyses according to written procedures, manages several concurrent analyses as required while ensuring proper labeling, scheduling, storing and disposition of samples.
• Physically processes and samples up to 40lb batches of materials to be recycled using a variety of process equipment including, but not limited to, shredders, cutting mills, sieves, and sample dividers.
• Chemically and physically separates up to 20L batches of materials to be recycled using a variety of process equipment including, but not limited to, autoclaves, pressure filters, and centrifuges. Ensures proper labeling, storing and disposition of all end products.
• Keeps all equipment in functional operating condition, clean and available.  Monitors equipment and supply needs and promptly informs manager or senior staff of action to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Maintains accurate and secure records of all experimental data, project spending and time spent on project.
• Works with senior staff to assure departments’ adherence to quality, safety and environmental standards that exceed industry minimums.
• Understands job safety requirements and always follows safety and PPE guidelines.
• Assist others with training or method explanation as directed by manager or senior staff.
• Is responsible for the reduction of accidents (occupational, reportable, recordable, and minor) in the department to zero.
• Perform other tasks deemed necessary as assigned by laboratory or company management.

What is required for this role:

• B.S in Chemistry (M.S. preferred) or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in Analytical Chemistry, preferably in Precious Metals analysis. Experience must include ICP, experience with FTIR and/or IC advantageous.
• Some experience in kilo-lab environment helpful, but not necessary.

Curious? Apply now!

Heraeus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Diversity is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Any further questions?

If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.