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Capital Equipment Sales Representative
Zyomic Technologies is a national professional sales organization. We supply leading edge technology to life science and analytical laboratories. We currently have a field sales position open in our Texas territory for a dynamic individual to join our professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-5 years experience in capital sales or the motivated individual that has 2-5 years experience working in an analytical chromatography or spectroscopy and is looking to get into field sales. We also have positions open across the country.
Job Responsibilities: Generate new business and maintain close relations with potential & existing clients, Manage the Texas territory, Coordinate demo and workshops within the territory, Product portfolio consist of Liquid Chromatography (LC), Fluorescent Spectrometers (Fl), UV-Visible Spectrometers (UV), and Surface Plasmo Resonance (SPR)
Job Description: 10% straight commission position, income uncapped, Installation and training will be provided from principal company, Get paid on orders, not shipment, so you realize your efforts faster
Desired Experience / Skills: 2-3 years Laboratory experience with chromatography, particularly liquid chromatography, and spectroscopy, Familiar with chemical terminology , Professional winning attitude, Excellent interpersonal skills, Analytical approach to selling, Energetic, A desire to win, Self starter, Willing to learn new technology, Comfortable with making cold calls, Research potential accounts, Attend industry association functions, Analytical approach to selling, Thrives in a fast paced, Good communication skills
Please send your resume to Zyomic Technologies at sales@zyomictechnologies.com
Mettler Toledo - Instrument Sales Specialist
The Instrument Specialist is responsible for the sale of titration, density and refractometry instruments and supplies to end users in an assigned zip code territory. He/she is required to act as the primary company representative and maintain the highest level of integrity plus customer relations and service while achieving the desired goals established by management. On-site customer product demonstrations, training and installations, and technical support are required. Overnight travel is required. [full details]
Apply online at: http://us.mt.com/us/en/home/site_content/hr/job_details...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Engineer � Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Houston, Texas
We currently have an opening for a Service Engineer in Houston, Texas.
Position Summary: The Field Service Engineer will independently provide service on Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments involving: Installations, Training, Telephone and On-site Diagnostics and Repair Services, Performance Maintenance visits as needed and accurately documenting field service activities. Most importantly, ensuring customer satisfaction in all aspects of services provided. The Field Service Engineer will also represent the company in a positive, professional manner in all dealings with Thermo Fisher Scientific customers, both external and internal. They will receive customer service requests through pages from Customer Support Administration, Service Manager; promptly acknowledge receipt of page, and contact the customer to schedule services required and ensure that the schedule meets the customer's needs. The Field Service Engineer will develop a plan to help sell service contracts, parts, accessories, consumables, software, upgrades and training to customer base, while working towards the regional revenue goals defined by management and will provide feedback to factory personnel for product improvements.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: An associate degree or equivalent experience is required along with 2-3 years of field service experience. We are looking for someone with proven ability to diagnose and resolve problems on sophisticated electronic, mechanical and optical instrumentation in a commercial scientific laboratory environment; ability to read, interpret and analyze component layout drawings, schematics, assembly drawings, wiring and labeling diagrams and has a proven ability to sell value based service solutions to a customer base. We are also looking for someone with a proven ability to prioritize territorial requirements (service calls, installations, and regional needs) and establish realistic schedules to meet requirements and are available for on-call weekend service as required to meet Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory needs. In addition, this position requires experience troubleshooting, installing, servicing, or operating Mass Spectrometers. Experience installing or maintaining HPLC, LC/MS, and/or GC/MS instruments is required. Triple Quad users highly preferred. Please submit resumes to email below.
Debbie Riemer
Recruiter
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Phone 414-212-2232
Fax 414-765-0842
debbie.riemer@thermofisher.com
www.thermofisher.com
Gas Chromatography PetroChemical Systems Design Engineer
Purpose:
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Chromatography Business Unit located in Shelton Connecticut. Roles and responsibilities include the participation in the development and support of standard and engineer-to-order PetroChemical Gas Chromatography systems and applications. Specific duties include the specification and design of complex valving and column configurations to meet the needs of the PetroChemical industry. The candidate will also develop new and novel sampling accessories for the traditional PerkinElmer offerings to be integrated with the GC family of products.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineer-to-Order Solutions Systems Development - Responsible for the development of custom engineered-to-order petrochemical solutions to ensure that they meet the customer requirements. Specific tasks include the specification and design of valving, column design and selection, and oven configurations to support both liquid and gas sampling. Collaborate with other team members to contribute to the design of the product.
New Applied Solutions development - Following the Petrochemical market needs and trends, the successful candidate will be responsible of developing new applications, custom turn-key analyzers and standard offering meeting official methods. The candidate will collaborate with other team members for the commercialization of such solutions.
New Product Development for Sample Handling Systems and Quality Assurance- Support the development of next generation hardware and software products related to sample handling for GC. Such products include Arnel offerings, the TurboMatrix Headspace and Thermal desorption samplers, as well as new and novel sample handing techniques under development. Specific tasks include specification and design of GC instrumentation.
Experience:
10+ years of gas chromatography with specific knowledge and experience within the petrochemical industry. Familiar with application development and optimization, including specific knowledge of complex valve designs and column selection. Strong knowledge of official methods (ASTM, UOP, EN etc.) required.
Education:
The candidate should have at least Bachelor level degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or similar scientific education
Resumes can be submitted to lasresumes@perkinelmer.com and should reference #193-2009001 for the Gas Chromatography PetroChemical Systems Design Engineer.
GC Applications & Engineered Solutions Chemist
Purpose:
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Chromatography Business Unit located in Shelton Connecticut. Roles and responsibilities include the participation in the development and support of standard and engineer-to-order PetroChemical Gas Chromatography systems and applications. The candidate will also develop applications for new and novel sampling accessories for the traditional PerkinElmer offerings to be integrated with the GC family of products.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineer-to-Order Solutions Applications Development and Evaluation- Responsible for application development and evaluation of custom engineered-to-order petrochemical solutions to ensure that they meet the customer requirements. Collaborate with other team members to contribute to the design of the product. Provide demonstrations and train end users as required by contractual obligations.
Standard Product PetroChemical Applications Development- Directly Responsible for the development of applications for both new and existing standard product offerings. Create applications, technical notes, and proof statements. Make technical presentations at trade shows and customer events. Provide sales training. Train Operations Final-Test personnel on protocols and tests necessary to ensure the product meets specifications.
New Product Development for Sample Handling Systems and Quality Assurance- Support the development of next generation hardware and software products related to sample handling for GC. Such products include Arnel offerings, the TurboMatrix Headspace and Thermal desorption samplers, as well as new and novel sample handing techniques under development. Specific tasks include technical and functional product evaluation and validation, proof statements, and applications development.
Level III Service Technical Support- Responsible for Level III service engineer technical support for petrochemical product offerings. The staff to be supported are the direct PerkinElmer Field Service personnel and outside service support contractors. This role is the expert level support role and the last line of support to the field.
Experience:
5+ years of gas chromatography with specific knowledge and experience within the petrochemical industry. Familiar with application development and optimization, including specific knowledge of complex valve designs and column selection.
Education:
The candidate should have at least Bachelor level degree in chemistry or similar scientific education
Resumes can be submitted to lasresumes@perkinelmer.com and should reference #193-2009002 for the GC Applications & Engineered Solutions Chemist.
PerkinElmer Leadership Values & Associated Behaviors:
Vision and Purpose: Sees possibilities where others see only problems and acts to overcome them in a positive way. Performs in ways that demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the vision and strategy of the company, business unit or team. Inspires and motivates others by modeling the vision and values of the organization and encouraging others through his or her example. Supports a common goal.
Ethics and Integrity: Applies common sense and good judgement in all business dealings even when it might be easier to "bend the rules". Understands and obeys all laws and regulations as they pertain to our business and takes great care to protect organization from exposure to liability. Is widely trusted. Enhances reputation of the organization through the consistent application of the highest standards of business conduct. Lives by PerkinElmer values and sets an example for others.
Bias for Action: Demonstrates a sense of urgency in meeting the needs of customers or internal partners. Responds quickly and professionally to achieve important goals. Focuses on speed in getting things done without sacrificing quality. Sets priorities, seizes opportunities to meet and achieve goals. Displays high energy and energizes others. Displays edge in making people and portfolio decisions but does so with compassion and principles. Reduces cycle time and bureaucracy. Does not hold to outmoded ways of doing things. Looks for opportunities to improve processes. Eliminates waste and unnecessary work. Is a change agent for the organization and helps others effectively adapt to and respond to continuous change. Consistently adapts with positive outlook and understanding of the need to change.
Teamwork: Initiates and supports meaningful projects that are customer focused and value adding. Willingly participates in cross-functional projects and accepts accountability for his/her role on a project team. Demonstrates trust in team members, empowers them to solve problems and make decisions. Cooperates with other members, shares knowledge and follows through on commitments. Demonstrates boundaryless behavior by sharing resources cross functionally and demonstrating willingness to break through established boundaries. Does not protect turf.
Innovation: Promotes or exhibits creativity and informed risk-taking. As a team leader, encourages "out of the box" thinking that leads to new ways to accomplish organizational goals. As an individual contributor, consistently initiates new approaches to meeting customer needs, reducing costs, increasing efficiency and enhancing quality. Strives for technical and market leadership through a thorough understanding of market demands & customer needs and taking steps to enhance PerkinElmer's value proposition. Establishes processes for continuous improvement. Consistently seeks opportunities to improve processes & quality and acts in the best interest of the customer and the company
Developing People: Emphasizes a "who first" approach to ensuring the right people are in the right roles to achieve department and organizational goals. Recruits and selects a diverse team of talented individuals. Not afraid to hire people more talented than him or herself. Makes right calls on selecting, assigning and redeploying people consistent with the organization's strategic initiatives. Consistently drives development of his/her team through effective use of LOR, by providing frequent and candid feedback and through consistent modeling of PerkinElmer leadership initiatives. Creates stretch assignments for people that develop their skills and contribute increased value to PerkinElmer's leadership bench. Consistently provides feedback, recognition and rewards in ways that motivate and inspire others to achieve their true potential. Is a model of leadership for others to follow. Communicates consistently and effectively with peers, direct reports and internal partners in a way that strengthens alignment with and accomplishment of organizational goals.
Customer Commitment: Puts the customer first in all aspects of work. Understands who his/her customers are and focuses all work process toward the achievement of total customer satisfaction. Communicates commitments and meets or exceeds them every time. Demonstrates in both words and actions that meeting customer needs is a priority. Communicates this to others. Drives this value throughout the organization by developing others and being a champion for customer satisfaction.
Performance: Understands the goals of the organization and sets and achieves ambitious goals that are consistent with the goals of the organization. Establishes clear metrics for tracking results and measuring success. Measures right things & consistently achieves results.
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is the world leader in BioEnergy and has a premier position in the agricultural processing value chain. ADM is one of the world's largest processors of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa. ADM is a leading manufacturer of biodiesel, ethanol, soybean oil and meal, corn sweeteners, flour and other value-added food and feed ingredients. Headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, ADM has over 26,000 employees, more than 240 processing plants and net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 of $44 billion. Additional information can be found on ADM's Web site at http://www.admworld.com.
Senior Analytical Chemist, Biofuels and Green Chemicals Analysis
Decatur, IL
This is an exempt position.
Job Description:
Senior scientist in charge of method development and analysis of biofuels and green chemical products. Duties will include development and execution of complex analyses, developing new methods, as well as supervision of other analytical chemists in support of the research division of ADM. The position will involve development and application of sophisticated instrumental methods utilizing HPLC, GC, ICP, AA, GC/MS, LC/MS, FTIR, automated wet chemistry analyses, high throughput screening and other techniques.
Job Requirements:
Previous experience in the analysis of petroleum fuels, biofuels, organic chemicals or industrial fermentations is strongly preferred. Some relevant background is required to be considered for the position. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph. D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry. Candidates with MS or BS degrees and extensive laboratory experience will also be considered. Experience with GC-MS, LC-MS-MS, advanced FTIR techniques, as well as HPLC, GC and elemental analysis preferred. Successful candidates must have the ability to work independently and interact well with people. Position requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance. Relocation assistance is available with this position.
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Development Chemist
People who thrive on working for a growing company will want to read about this great opportunity. ATMI is a market leader and the source of process efficiency. At ATMI, you'll enjoy a culture that engages employees, a company that fosters growth and development, and compensation programs that reward outstanding performance. Why take your talent and passion anywhere else?
Job Overview:
ATMI is seeking a Development Chemist with broad based knowledge of chemical blending and analytical development techniques as well as strong leadership capabilities to drive and achieve results. The ideal candidate will need to have experience developing high-volume manufacturing methods, incorporating large scale blending of complex multi-component mixtures, for semiconductor manufacturing cleaning processes (i.e. manufacturing scale-up activities). This position is located at the Burnet, Texas facility and reports directly to the manager of new product development.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform development activities for the purpose of scaling-up new products from R&D phase to high-volume production, in accordance with NPI stage-gate process/methodology;
- Engage with R&D scientists and product managers to transfer new products from alpha phase to beta phase;
- Establish manufacturing plan through partnership with engineering in order to roll-out new products globally;
- Drive implementation of new innovative manufacturing technologies to reduce product cost and increase speed to market;
- Execute project plans and NPI scorecard/deliverables to achieve projected milestones;
- Document manufacturing work instructions and SOPs using ISO-9000 quality system guidelines;
- Train manufacturing personnel as part of product release;
- Support process transfer activities to global contract manufacturers;
- Responsible for order fulfillment of new products during the development and scale up phase;
- Work with supply chain group to ensure the availability of raw materials for product blending;
- Perform chemistry blending in a skid or a high volume (1000-3000 gal) tank as well as fill blended products into packaging materials (bottles, drums or totes);
- Ensure tests are performed by analytical lab (particles, assay, trace metals purity, etc.);
- Produce labels and lab certificate of analysis (C of A) and coordinate product shipment;
- Maintain 95+% on-time-delivery and zero safety incident metrics, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Bachelor or Master's degree in chemistry;
- 5+ years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training;
- Experience in chemical scale up (50-gal to 3000-gal) is essential;
- Proven ability (knowledge and experience) in analytical chemistries (GC, GC-MS, HPLC, ICP, etc.);
- Experience in blending and filtration processes for the chemical or semiconductor industry;
- Able to lift up to 40-lbs;
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, project management, and lean manufacturing/product development are greatly desired.
- Experienced in leading cross-functional teams for problem solving using 8D methodology;
- Ability to drive for results without close supervision;
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguities and able to manage project risks well;
- Self motivated and innovative (thinking outside-the-box);
- Strong leadership skills;
- Highly creative and high energy.
Be Accountable for your work and responsibilities.
Always works towards Continuous Process Improvement.
Be prepared to Teach and lead the organization to achieve new levels of success.
Always act with Integrity.
Maximize the value of Teamwork
We offer an attractive salary, tremendous growth opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
For immediate consideration, please reference Job Req #14406, and apply online through the "Careers" section of our website at www.atmi.com.
No phone calls, please. EOE/AA M/F/D/V
Summit Scientific, Inc.
Territory Sales Position: Analytical Instruments
Summit Scientific is a manufacturer's representative organization operating in the mountain states. We are presently seeking a seasoned analytical instrument sales professional or an applications chemist with sales ability to cover the state of New Mexico - ideally based in Albuquerque. We are representing industry leading manufacturers including Agilent Technologies, Tekmar Teledyne and others. The techniques we offer include chromatography, mass spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy systems and more. This is a significant opportunity for the right individual. Desired qualifications include, a degree in Chemistry, hands on laboratory experience with a wide range of techniques and the ability to work independently.
For consideration, please send resumes to: mark@summitsci.com
