Description
Chemical Technician
US-VA-Richmond
Job ID: 2025-2709
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Development
Afton Chemical
Overview
ABOUT US:
Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide.
SUMMARY:
Afton Chemical Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Chemical Technician to support analytical testing within our petroleum additives laboratory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing elemental analysis using ICP-OES and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery of analytical results.
Responsibilities
- Conduct elemental analysis using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma–Optical Emission Spectroscopy) following established methods and quality standards.
- Prepare samples, standards, and reagents in accordance with laboratory protocols.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain ICP-OES instrumentation and related equipment.
- Review, interpret, and document analytical data with high attention to accuracy and compliance.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and assist in method optimization when needed.
- Adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality management procedures.
- Collaborate with fellow laboratory personnel and communicate findings to technical staff.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field, or a minimum of two years of directly relevant professional experience.
- Experience with ICP-OES or other elemental analysis techniques strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIMS), analytical instrumentation, and good laboratory practices.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and data integrity.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Willing to work in a temp to hire capacity. This role would be a contract position for the first 3-6 months.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in petroleum additives, petrochemicals, or related industries.
- Understanding of sample digestion techniques and quality control practices.
- Basic troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
Working at Afton
Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.
Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.
Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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