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Description: NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the energy industry. Our client is a leading technology company that's playing a crucial part in the global energy transition. They have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Associate Chemist, located in Columbus, OH. We're looking for an extremely organised, motivated Associate Chemist with strong knowledge of chemical fundamentals to work within our catalyst team. From synthesizing and characterizing heterogeneous catalysts for use in our microchannel reactors, from assessing procedures and evaluating hazards in lab-scale experimentation, data entry, to assisting in preparation of technical reports and perfecting patent applications, this is a varied role where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact from the get-go, and work with a fantastic group of people. As our Associate Chemist, your responsibilities include: ¢ Synthesize catalysts and catalyst intermediates ¢ Conduct experiments on noncatalytic reactivity of fresh and used catalysts ¢ Conduct physicochemical measurements to determine material texture, composition, and more, and how they evolve during catalytic use ¢ Assist in analysis of X-ray diffraction data and electron microscopy imagery, perhaps travelling to outside labs to acquire these data ¢ Maintain an accurate, detailed electronic lab book ¢ Collaborate with team members to plan and execute new experiments ¢ Create safety analyses for new experiments, participate in safety reviews and help maintain a safe working environment in the laboratory ¢ Gain fluency in relevant scientific literature and contribute to company knowledgebase You Will Have: ¢ You have a B.A., B.Sc. or M.S. in chemistry or related field ¢ You have strong fundamental chemical knowledge ¢ You have practical experience with basic laboratory equipment, safe operating methods, and working in chemical laboratories ¢ You're a collaborator. Industrial science is about collaboration. You work with other team members to help specify new equipment and new experiments ¢ You're comfortable working independently and taking initiative but know when to seek assistance ¢ You keep good laboratory records and, ideally, know about electronic laboratory notebooks. ¢ You're tech-savvy. You're confident with using Microsoft Office 365 products and may have experience with specialized scientific software ¢ You understand, learn more about, and communicate chemical hazards to minimize risk and follow safety instructions when conducting experiments What You'll Get: ¢ Competitive Salary ¢ 20 days (160 hours) of PTO per year plus all the observed public holidays for your working location plus a chance to rest and recuperate at the end of the year when we close our offices over the Christmas period ¢ Health Saving Plans and Financial Saving Plans (FSA) with a generous 401k contribution ¢ A great benefit supplements on a monthly basis and life cover. ¢ We are a social bunch! You'll be invited to an array of events throughout the year With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients. |