FT- ASTM Chemist - Stafford, TX (16314)

Job description

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Stafford 

State: Texas

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned)

 To devise and apply the methodology for dealing effectively with those special analytical problems for which no published procedures exist

Conducts research to develop custom procedures as needed, working in conjunction with Lab management

To maintain a familiarity with the chemical literature and an awareness of current developments in the field

To render statistical analyses of analytical data

To advise and support with integrity the laboratory and clients in those issues that require a Chemist

To adhere to professionalism and to the principles of the scientific method, basing decisions on education, experience, observation, and deduction

Assists in monitoring, measuring and assessing quality assurance practices and protocols for continual improvement

Assists where necessary troubleshooting instrumentation problems, calibrations and quality assurance practices and protocols

Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of processes and equipment and to diagnose problems and malfunctions

Maintains calibration, QC and testing records

To perform the functions of a Laboratory Technician when occasionally required

Provide cover during periods of insufficient staffing

Communicates any problems, discrepancies or other noteworthy incidents to the Laboratory Manager without delay

Reviews local laboratory operations for all aspects of the continuous improvement process, including equipment use, maintenance and replacement

Deliver customer service, problem solving, corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Set an example with regards to work ethic, attitude and timekeeping

Represents Inspectorate by appearance and conduct. Behaves ethically at all times

Read, understand and enforce the company BMS, ISO, Safety and Ethics policies

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

 

EXPERIENCE:  Two years related experience and/or training

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to write, read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situation to clients, management and other Inspectorate employees

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply commonsense understanding in carrying out detailed written and/or verbal instructions and deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Must have above average communication skills and proficient in MS Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook & Access

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  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

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near/with flammable material, near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to    We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!

 

If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Stafford 

State: Texas

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned)

 To devise and apply the methodology for dealing effectively with those special analytical problems for which no published procedures exist

Conducts research to develop custom procedures as needed, working in conjunction with Lab management

To maintain a familiarity with the chemical literature and an awareness of current developments in the field

To render statistical analyses of analytical data

To advise and support with integrity the laboratory and clients in those issues that require a Chemist

To adhere to professionalism and to the principles of the scientific method, basing decisions on education, experience, observation, and deduction

Assists in monitoring, measuring and assessing quality assurance practices and protocols for continual improvement

Assists where necessary troubleshooting instrumentation problems, calibrations and quality assurance practices and protocols

Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of processes and equipment and to diagnose problems and malfunctions

Maintains calibration, QC and testing records

To perform the functions of a Laboratory Technician when occasionally required

Provide cover during periods of insufficient staffing

Communicates any problems, discrepancies or other noteworthy incidents to the Laboratory Manager without delay

Reviews local laboratory operations for all aspects of the continuous improvement process, including equipment use, maintenance and replacement

Deliver customer service, problem solving, corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Set an example with regards to work ethic, attitude and timekeeping

Represents Inspectorate by appearance and conduct. Behaves ethically at all times

Read, understand and enforce the company BMS, ISO, Safety and Ethics policies

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

 

EXPERIENCE:  Two years related experience and/or training

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to write, read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situation to clients, management and other Inspectorate employees

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply commonsense understanding in carrying out detailed written and/or verbal instructions and deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Must have above average communication skills and proficient in MS Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook & Access

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  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

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near/with flammable material, near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to    We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!

 

If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf