Analytical Chemist

Wheat Ridge, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 85000

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Analytical Chemist supports an R&D-driven demo campaign by generating high-quality analytical data to evaluate materials processes and product performance in a fast-moving early-stage public company environment. This role is hands-on and execution-focused responsible for applying established analytical methods while helping adapt testing approaches to evolving demo and development needs. The Analytical Chemist works closely with R&D process engineering and operations teams and reports to a laboratory supervisor or manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform analytical testing of organic and inorganic materials to support R&D activities and demo campaign objectives.

Utilize established analytical methods laboratory procedures and instrumentation to evaluate chemical and physical properties.

Prepare reagents standards solutions and test samples to support experimental and pilot-scale work.

Generate analyze and interpret data to assess material performance process consistency and demo results.

Document experimental methods and results; prepare clear technical reports and data summaries for internal stakeholders.

Support rapid iteration by adjusting testing workflows as demo campaign priorities evolve.

Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D scientists engineers and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and refine processes.

Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure adherence to safety quality and data integrity standards.

Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical methods and laboratory practices in a growing organization.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in chemistry Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field.

2-3 years of experience performing analytical testing in a laboratory setting using established methods and instrumentation.

Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate reliable data in a dynamic environment.

Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings.

Comfortable working in an early-stage evolving organization with shifting priorities.

Preferred Skills

Experience supporting R&D pilot-scale or demonstration-scale programs.

Experience working with ICP-OES or ICP-MS

Familiarity with quality systems data integrity practices or regulated environments.

Experience working cross-functionally with engineering or operations teams.

Pay range: $70000- $85000 annually plus annual bonus eligibility

Work Environment

The work environment will be a mix of a typical laboratory environment mining site and construction site.

Noise level:

Exposure will vary and include normal office noise typical laboratory sounds (e.g. ventilation systems equipment operation) and construction site noise depending on project phase and location.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

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