Chemist

Akkodis is seeking a Chemist for a 1-year W2 contract job with a client in Louisville, Kentucky.

*** No Corp-to-Corp; No C2C; No Referrals from C2C ***

Rate Range: $25.00/hour to $27.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Chemist job responsibilities include:

• Provides technical support by executing Plastics evaluations (failure analysis, material evaluation and characterization utilizing a variety of techniques and instrumentation).
• Provides technical support by executing Toxicity / restricted substances review process, scope and other regulatory aspects that may be pertinent to review.
• Provides technical support by executing Chemistry evaluations (failure analysis, material evaluation and characterization utilizing a variety of techniques and instrumentation).
• Interacting with customers to discuss background of requests, test plans, sample requirements, and interim results.
• Perform review of parts/subassemblies that are in scope as toxicity review process.
• Developing detailed analytical test reports including micrographs, calculations, spectra, etc.
• Calibrating and maintaining equipment in good working order and managing work queue to address requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area and follow all EHS policies.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering required, candidates with an advance degree will be considered.
• Minimum of 1 Year experience outside of college.
• Ability to operate sensitive analytical instrumentation (such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRF, Karl Fisher, etc.)
• Understanding of applications and basic chemical properties of plastics and metals and their typical additives.
• Understanding of various global regulations related to toxicity such as California Prop 65, RoHS and REACH
• Exposure to various Chromatography Techniques (GC and IC)
• Aptitude in scientific testing approach and principles, critical thinking skills to understand test requests and proper instrumentation to deploy, able to work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, exemplar communication skills when communicating with requestors from different levels.
• Knowledge of microscopy and wet chemistry techniques
• Demonstrated ownership of work and ability to multi-task with many projects occurring simultaneously
• Strong analytical, problem and process solving, and organizational skills, as the position requires interaction with multiple functions.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling/disposal of chemicals and ability to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Strong experience with computers, internet, and measurement software.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Erica.Goben@AkkodisGroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance