Job posting: analytical chemist, McCrone Associates (Westmont, IL)

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McCrone Associates, Inc., a Chicago-area analytical laboratory, seeks a highly motivated, detail oriented, organic or analytical chemist with experience in investigative, non-routine microanalysis and identification of complex mixtures. This position requires project management skills, the ability to clearly communicate scientific results to clients from a variety of industries, and to use a variety of modern chemistry and microanalysis techniques, such as light microscopy, FTIR, Raman, GC/MS, HPLC/LCMS, and/or DART Accu-TOF to analyze small particulates and help our clients solve their materials analysis and contamination problems.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a master’s or doctorate degree (or equivalent work experience) in analytical or organic chemistry or materials science with five or more years of relevant, hands-on laboratory experience in spectroscopy and/or chromatography for materials analysis and problem solving. An expertise in the interpretation of IR spectra for mixtures is highly desired. Excellent oral and written communications skills and strong software skills with instrument operation and Microsoft Office applications are essential. McCrone Associates fosters a collaborative environment to solve analytical problems so strong teamwork and leadership skills are essential to managing project flow and efficiency; however this position doesn't involve the direct management of personnel. Experience working in cGMP and ISO 17025 regulated laboratories is desired.

Summary

• This is a full-time in person analytical laboratory position in Westmont, Illinois. Hybrid and/or remote work arrangements are not available for this laboratory based position.
• The applicant selected must be a U.S. Citizen; will be subject to a pre-employment background check and must be eligible for a government security clearance. 

Full ad here. Best wishes to all interested. Interested? Contact Laura Kubalewski, SHRM-CP (Director of Human Resources), LKubalewski@mccrone.com