Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist

Permanent  

 

 

Creating foldable displays, advancing medical innovations, or giving new life to precious metals – at Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 15,200 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry. 

 

 

Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct tests to determine the quality of raw materials and finished products in accordance with the criteria as defined in the specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including entry into database
• Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved
• Identify quality problems and recommend solutions
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release
• Investigate or report questionable test results
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols
• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions
• Perform data entry to produce certificate of compliance
• Test R&D and engineering formulations
• Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of working area, laboratory instruments and equipment     
• Handles confidential information with care
• Adherence to Code of Conduct as applicable to job function:  CoC Guideline No. 1:  Guideline for the Procurement of Products and Services, No. 2:  Guideline for the Prevention of Bribery in Commercial Transactions, No. 3:  Guideline for the Acceptance of Precious Metals and No. 4:  Guideline for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Participation in Criminal Acts.