Chemist

**HIRING TO START IMMEDIATELY!****Description:**This position is heavily focused on lab support. Working with lab and pilot scale equipment based on SOP references may also be required. Some projects may require creating technical documents.Role: Lab TechnicianSummary:The main function of a chemist is conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses in laboratories for quality, process control or to develop new products or knowledge. A typical chemist is responsible for creating new products and processes or improving existing ones for clients.Job Responsibilities:* Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships and reactions.* 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.* Write technical papers and reports and prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products or tests.* Prepare test solutions, compounds and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.* Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects and assist in the interpretation of test results.Skills:* Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.* Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time.* Basic knowledge of the chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.* Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.**About Aerotek:**We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing?? Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.