Analytical Chemist

About CRB Water

When CRB Water started nearly 30 years ago, the company primarily served clients throughout the Midwest. Brothers John and Jerry Koch started the operation by selling specialty chemical products to help meet client needs. They soon realized that they needed to grow and expand the business as they saw the market change and clients' desires for better control and treatment methods became evident. CRB Water soon evolved into a full-service water-treatment provider offering customized solutions, consultation and analysis, and hassle-free delivery.

CRB Water's founders also saw a need in the market for wastewater treatment services, so in 1997 they formed a new division, Riverbend Lab Services. The company's expert staff of biologists, chemists, chemical and process engineers, and support staff are all driven and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards and creating new and effective solutions to every problem.

Today, CRB Water is not only the fastest growing water treatment company in the U.S., but also the largest treatability lab in the country.

About the role

• Summary of Position
  The Analytical Chemist position will report to the Analytical Lab Director. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical team member, supporting or leading technical aspects of projects and performing routine sample analyses.
• • Wet chemistry
  • Analytical instrumentation IC, HPLC, and ICP
  • Respirometry
  • Serial dilutions and pipetting
  • Acid and colorimetric titration
  • Standard Water testing
  • Data entry
  • Sample receiving and tracking

What you'll do

• Essential Functions
• • Executing routine analytical assays to support the water and wastewater sales team.
  • Use analytical techniques for projects, customer requests, and analytical support for the organization. Types of samples include water (i.e., boiler, condensate, cooling towers, etc.) and wastewater samples (i.e., biomass, influent, effluent, etc.)
  • This role is responsible for adding key analytical techniques to their expertise that provide back-up capability for the organization.
  • Support new product development and routine testing of existing products as needed.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, or related fields preferred but not required depending on experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of industry experience required.
  • Instrumentation industry experience is highly preferred, as well as familiarity with ICP-OES, IC, and HPLC.
  • Behavioral requirements for success in this position include self-starter, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills.
  • The successful candidate must be able to support and potentially manage multiple analytical projects successfully.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Working Conditions:
• • Standard office environment with approximately 95% time in an analytical laboratory.
  • Occasionally off odors from laboratory samples and commercial products.
  • Willingness to work in a team-based environment.
  • Close attention to detail is required.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • May be required to sit or stand for long periods while performing duties.