Job Title: Chemical Technician I
Location: Eagan, MN 55121
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)
 
Notes:

• No specific shift, we normally do 40 hrs/week M-F, with start times around 7-9am, but are fairly flexible.
• We would ideally prefer candidates with a degree in Chemistry, but our open to similar academic backgrounds (biochemistry, chemical engineering, etc.)

 
Summary:

• The main function of a chemical technician is to conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.
• A typical chemical technician is either a research technician that works in an experimental lab or a process control technician who works in a manufacturing setting.
• The research technician works on research and development and collects samples or produces compounds.
• The process control technician focuses on quality assurance and production processes.

 
Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy.
• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.
• Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.

 
Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Basic knowledge of the chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.
• Basic knowledge of the aspects of chemicals manufacturing and how the process affects the environment, and safety of workers and consumers.

 
Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in applied science or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology preferred.
• 0-2 years experience required.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 22.00/hr.