Analytical Chemist - ICP-MS and Release Testing

The role

You will develop and validate analytical methods and perform release testing for group 14 metal chlorination processes. You will also write release-test methods, qualify a partner laboratory, and train staff in Chattanooga and at the partner site.

What you will do

• Method development and validation for trace metals in chlorination product, oxide feeds, solid feeds and process liquors
• Release testing and certificates of analysis for bench and mini-pilot programs
• Sample logistics with third-party and referee laboratories
• Sample preparation for volatile, hydrolysable chlorides and metal-bearing solids
• Contamination control at ppb levels
• Developing the plant's release-test methods, laboratory specification and instrument list
• Qualification of the partner's laboratory
• Training of the partner's laboratory staff and the laboratory data system

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry
• 5+ years of trace-metal analysis by ICP-MS in a semiconductor, electronic materials, specialty gas or high-purity chemicals laboratory
• Has validated methods at single-digit ppb
• Experience with sample preparation of chlorides or other moisture-sensitive materials
• Experience with fusion or peroxide-sinter digestion of refractory solids
• Familiar with ISO 17025 practice: method validation, uncertainty, control charts, proficiency testing
• Ability to work in fast paced and demanding atmosphere
• Creative problem solving that brings together sample chemistry, instrument capability and quality systems to certify product at parts per billion

Nice to have

• Master's or PhD in analytical chemistry

Before you apply

• Kunin will do whatever it can to secure work authorization for the right candidate

About the company

Kunin Technologies is revolutionizing the critical mineral supply chain by implementing advanced separation technologies to capture value from overlooked resources.