Current Job Openings
PTS Advance has an immediate need for a Catalyst Lab Technician located at our Client's site in Richmond, CA. This is a 6-month assignment with the possibility for extension, but not guaranteed.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.
The Catalyst Lab Technician is involved with synthesis, characterization, production, and qualification at all levels in the Catalyst Supply Chain, ranging from raw materials [i.e., aluminas and zeolites], product intermediates [i.e., zeolite filter cakes and catalyst base templates], to finished and spent catalysts. Additionally, the technologist provides support in the form of preparing size-specific catalyst charges for performance testing, as well as the preparation of size-specific catalysts to be shipped and loaded into refinery reactors worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares laboratory size catalysts on specialized equipment for mixing, extruding drying and calcining.
- Prepares small catalyst samples for analytical inspections and performance testing.
- Prepares complex metal solutions.
- Performs metal separation and purification procedures by solvent extraction.
- Performs physical tests on laboratory and commercial catalysts.
- General wet chemistry methods
- Keeping Chemical Inventory and keeping Catalyst Storage Inventory
- Report data in written reports
- Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized lab, meeting all safety and environmental regulations
Required Qualifications:
- BS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum of (1) year of laboratory experience
- Experience in wet chemistry procedures and analytical techniques.
- Mechanical aptitude for operation and maintenance of process instrumentation and lab-scale industrial equipment [mixers, extruders].
- Microsoft Suite proficiency
- Prompt with delivery of data and results
- Demonstrates understanding of SDS and where to obtain information regarding hazards and proper storage/handling of a particular substance.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety culture.
- Strong work ethic and capability within a team setting. Collaborations with team members and customers/stakeholders are a must.
- Strong communication skills with team/customers/stakeholders - both written and verbal. Takes initiative to provide insight and input on project-related topics. Shows an ability to identify and propose new research ideas in collaboration with others based on previous experiences.
- Demonstrates willingness and flexibility to multitask and adjust schedules to meet project deadlines. Demonstrates a high level of organization and planning, considering dealing with several projects at once is routine in the Catalyst Lab.
- Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs. comfortably.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in separating and purifying metals from complex solutions.
- Synthesis of catalyst materials.
- Familiarity with computer-controlled equipment, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Interview Process:
- Initial phone screen, possibility for in-person site visit
Other Items:
- SCHEDULE: 9/80
- This position is in a fast-paced research and service lab
- Tasks will vary from day-to-day
- Looking for candidates that have an adaptable attitude/behavior to various situations
- This position is a learnable and trainable position, but attitude is very important
- Possible that candidate will need to wear a respirator, medical clearance for breathing will be REQUIRED
- Fit test will be completed onsite.
