Chemist - Industrial Manufacturing

Job Title: Chemist 1
Location: Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
Type: Direct Hire

Chemist – Analytical Science & Innovation

Join a dynamic technical team where your analytical expertise will directly support product development, operations, quality, environmental initiatives, and workplace safety. In this role, you will serve as a key resource across the organization, applying advanced laboratory methods to generate meaningful data, solve complex problems, and support continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Analytical Testing & Method Development

• Perform routine and advanced analysis by following established written and electronic procedures.
• Develop and document new analytical methods for customer products, final products, raw materials, and process streams.
• Conduct laboratory wet chemistry and utilize a wide range of instrumentation.

Advanced Instrumentation & Data Interpretation

• Lead operation and analysis using SEM/EDX and microscopy—core responsibilities of this role.
• Support and help manage LIMS software and data integrity practices.
• Maintain and manage software tools used for backing up instrument data.
• Operate and learn additional analytical instruments, including:
  • ICP, IC, Sedigraph
  • FTIR, GC, GC/MS
  • HPLC, LC/MS
  • DSC/TGA, contact angle
  • Sample preparation methods such as pyrolysis, SPME, extractions, and derivatizations

Troubleshooting, Documentation & Reporting

• Perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Prepare detailed, well?organized technical reports with clear analytical findings.
• Maintain accurate, thorough laboratory records aligned with department standards.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work independently and as part of cross?functional project teams.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical insights professionally and clearly.
• Interpret scientific literature, journals, and technical documents to support work.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow safe work practices and proper waste-handling procedures.
• Apply knowledge of environmental and safety regulations; familiarity with those applicable to the pulp and paper industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry.
• Two or more years of experience in an analytical laboratory (preferred).
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and internet software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, detail?oriented, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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