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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.
Merichem Company is a company with over 60 years experience in the specialty chemical business and over 30 years in the technology licensing business. Founded in 1945, Merichem Company currently serves the worldwide refining and chemical industries by managing and processing refinery caustic solutions in an environmentally sound manner. Merichem also serves the refining and gas exploration and processing industries with feedstock outlets for secondary products in addition to impurity removal technologies.
Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC (MCRS) manufactures high-quality naphthenic acid and derivatives such as copper naphthenate at its world scale plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA on the picturesque Black Warrior River. Also produced at the plant are catalysts for sulfur removal in the refining and gas industries.
The Caustic Management Services group of Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC (MCRS) brings to the petroleum refining and petrochemical industries more than 50 years of experience in the handling of sulfidic caustic effluent streams, a co-product of caustic treating.
The Process Technology Division is the worldwide leading licensor of technologies and supplier of engineering and modularized equipment solutions for caustic treating light and middle distillate hydrocarbons to remove H2S, CO2, COS, RSH and/or naphthenic acids.
The Gas Technology Products Division is the worldwide leading licensor of technologies and supplier of engineering and modularized equipment solutions for gas processing to remove hydrogen sulfide H2S.
Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC has four business units: Caustic Management Services, Process Technology Division, Gas Technology Processes, and a plant in Tuscaloosa.
Research Technician - FTC07-0082
Research Technician will provide entry-level hands on Research and Development technical support in a laboratory environment to evaluate ideas, projects and new technologies being considered for development. Under the direction of the Research Team Leader the Research Technician will build pilot and laboratory scale testing units, do testing and conduct experiments, maintain a laboratory notebook, do analysis and prepare summary data reports.
Research Technician will provide technical support for research projects. With guidance from research leader, set up experimental equipment needed to conduct research programs. With limited supervision, carry out experiments, collect data, analyze samples, organize and provide preliminary analysis of results, and recommend modifications as needed. Maintain the supply of equipment and other items used in experimental studies. Provide/participate in safety reviews, inspections, Safe Operating Procedures (SafOP's) and Job Work Instructions (JWI's), as needed, and maintain diligence in keeping a safe and clean laboratory. Research Technician will report to the Research Team Leader.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree in science field
- Science field (i.e. chemistry, biology, physics, etc.)
- Must be willing to occasionally work outside regular hours
- Ability to follow program direction while still thinking independently.
- Prior laboratory or research and development experience would be a plus
- Experience functioning on teams
- Evidence of creativity and innovativeness in problem solving
- Evidence of mechanical aptitude
- Experience with mechanical construction and equipment selection.
- Set up and operate pilot plant and laboratory scale equipment.
- Collect experimental data following proper laboratory notebook procedures.
- Develop and submit SafOP's for pilot plant processes and lab scale experiments.
- Maintain laboratory and pilot equipment and work areas in a safe and clean condition.
- Support sampling of commercial units as needed.
- Prepare experimental data for evaluation.
- Write-up experimental data as required.
- Serve on facility teams in support of maintaining a safe work environment.
Merichem offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.merichem.com.
Merichem is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Merichem Company is a company with over 60 years experience in the specialty chemical business and over 30 years in the technology licensing business. Founded in 1945, Merichem Company currently serves the worldwide refining and chemical industries by managing and processing refinery caustic solutions in an environmentally sound manner. Merichem also serves the refining and gas exploration and processing industries with feedstock outlets for secondary products in addition to impurity removal technologies.
Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC (MCRS) manufactures high-quality naphthenic acid and derivatives such as copper naphthenate at its world scale plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA on the picturesque Black Warrior River. Also produced at the plant are catalysts for sulfur removal in the refining and gas industries.
The Caustic Management Services group of Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC (MCRS) brings to the petroleum refining and petrochemical industries more than 50 years of experience in the handling of sulfidic caustic effluent streams, a co-product of caustic treating.
The Process Technology Division is the worldwide leading licensor of technologies and supplier of engineering and modularized equipment solutions for caustic treating light and middle distillate hydrocarbons to remove H2S, CO2, COS, RSH and/or naphthenic acids.
The Gas Technology Products Division is the worldwide leading licensor of technologies and supplier of engineering and modularized equipment solutions for gas processing to remove hydrogen sulfide H2S.
Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC has four business units: Caustic Management Services, Process Technology Division, Gas Technology Processes, and a plant in Tuscaloosa.
Research Engineer or Sr. Research Engineer - FTC07-0069
Research Engineer will provide project leadership and direct hands-on technical support for assigned research projects. This includes executing development project according to Merichem Stage-Gate Process. Develop work plans and experimental programs. Conduct literature and intellectual property searches. Oversee design, assembly and operation of laboratory equipment, ensure high quality data were obtained, interpret the results of experiments, and communicate them through formal reports. Function within established safety and chemical hygiene programs. Supervise laboratory technicians when assigned. Qualifications Required:
- Educated in Chemical Engineering
- Master's degree with 5 yrs of industrial experience or PhD with industrial research experience
- Postdoctoral experience would be a plus (not required)
- Prior laboratory or research and development experience would be a plus
- Proven experience of independently designing and executing experimental programs
- Proven experience of problem solving and report writing
- Proven experience of functioning in cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated creativity and innovativeness
- Experience with design of experimentation and statistical analysis
- Functional Requirements:
- Experimental programs including spending budget
- Project execution on schedule and on budget
- Technical recommendations
- Project technical memos
- Stage Gate technology assessment reports
- Conference reports
- Work in R&D, Houston, TX
- Must be willing to work outside regular hours
- Travel as required, up to 20%
- Proven expertise with capturing, verifying and synthesizing data
- Strong problem solving skills and hands-on technical support experience
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to learn Merichem technologies
- Strong knowledge of multiple phase reaction and catalysis
- Knowledge of sulphur removal technologies
- Experience of oil and gas processing technologies
- General knowledge of chemical analytical techniques
- Ability to lead without direct authority
Merichem offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.merichem.com.
Merichem is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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
Analytical Chemist
ATMI is seeking an Analytical Chemist with broad based knowledge of analytical chemistry and techniques applied to the characterization of complex mixtures. This knowledge is required to develop analytical methods, provide support to the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality groups via QC analysis, and serve as the technical experts to better serve our customers. This position is located at ATMI's Burnet, Texas facility and reports directly to the Manager of the Analytical Lab. This opportunity allows the right person to expand their technical skill set and participate on a dynamic team in a growing organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducts routine analysis of raw materials and finished goods to ensure QC
- Drives for continuous improvement of existing testing methods. Identifies appropriate equipment to develop processes and methods as solutions of technical problems
- Identifies and implements proper SPC controls for analytical instrumentation
- Maintains SQC charts for new and existing raw materials and finished goods
- Confers with process engineers, development scientists, and manufacturing personnel regarding results and research, prepares technical reports and presentations to promote learning
- Executes validation protocols for test methods and supports results with technical development, verification and validation reports
- Maintains instrumentation and develops procedures for product testing purposes
- Develops and validates analytical methods for raw materials and finished goods
- Tests and analyzes R&D samples, manufactured materials, and in-process samples when needed
- Provides technical support for the Analytical Services group, including instrument troubleshooting and establishing preventative maintenance protocols
- Scrutinizes and improves existing methods, including training QC Analysts on new methods
- Serves as the technical liaison to driving improvements to ATMI's supplier laboratories. Activities may include consulting, running verification testing of contract manufacturer analysis on production lots and assists contract manufacturer in troubleshooting for any quality related issues.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in chemistry with 2-5 years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- General lab instrument (HPLC, IC, GC, ICP-MS, ICP-AES) operations and maintenance experience is required
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are a must
- Considerable expertise in manipulating data with MS Excel and/or working with statistical software
- Basic knowledge of SPC/SQC and statistics including, control charting techniques, correlation analysis, Measurement system analysis (MSA), and Design of Experiments (DOE) is desired
- Six-Sigma certification (Green, Brown, or Black belt) is a plus
- The ability to develop effective working relationships in cross-functional teams
- Strong oral and written communication skills, computer skills, and interpersonal skills are essential
- Previous background in process analytical chemistry is highly desirable
- Self motivated and Innovative (thinking outside-the-box)
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
- Highly creative, high energy and results oriented/accountable
- Continuous Improvement Mindset- Focused on identifying and delivering improvements and not satisfied with the status quo. Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Integrity - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
- Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
- Accountability - Meets promise dates for deliverables and strives to deliver ahead of schedule. Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
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 #14787, and apply online through the "Careers" section of our website at www.atmi.com.
No phone calls, please. EOE/AA M/F/D/V
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
