Laboratory chemist

job summary: Direct Hire- Chemist is needed for a local client in the New Castle, PA area. Role will be in a lab environment analyzing. Hiring manager is looking for a candidate with Lab experience from the metals industry. Client is offering a base salary + 15% bonus and benefits start day one. 401 K, stock options and relocation assistance. location: New Castle, Pennsylvania job type: Permanent salary: $72,500 - 92,500 per year work hours: 7am to 3pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Ensures the accuracy and reliability of laboratory analytical equipment Performs chemical analysis of final metal samples, chemistry samples, and product checks Performs maintenance and standardization of analytical equipment Completes daily reporting tasks: production, hydrogen, chemistry Prepares samples for testing Maintains sample preparation equipment When necessary, reviews and updates procedures Identifies and marks jominy samples in met lab personnel absence Act impartially, display competency, and work in accordance to Quality System requirements. Participates in ongoing analytical testing competency requirements and proficiency testing Performs duties in the Metallurgy Lab, when required Travel (local, national, international) as required to customers, conferences and other facilities. Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules Must have ability and desire to work well with others Performs other duties as deemed necessary The essential functions of this role include: working in a smoke free environment wearing steel toe shoes working in a non-temperature controlled environment working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week working weekends qualifications: Experience level: Experienced Minimum 3 years of experience Education: Bachelors (required) skills: Laboratory (3 years of experience is required) Manufacturing industry (3 years of experience is required) Prior Solid Metal Chemistry (3 years of experience is required) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.