Job description

Paragon Laboratories, Inc. is looking for dedicated and motivated Chemists to join our team.

OUR COMPANY

For over 25 years, Paragon has been a local provider of chemical, physical, and biological laboratory testing services to customers across three primary markets: Environmental; Petroleum; and Chemical.

THE JOB

As a Chemist I - Petroleum, on our team, you will spend your days performing physical and chemical testing on petroleum products to ensure our customers samples meet required specifications for use and for environmental compliance.

In joining our company, you will be providing a critical service in support of our 600+ customers in the metro and tri-state areas, while being given the opportunity to learn and grow through extensive role-specific training.

Our team of Chemists work Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

OUR TEAM OF CHEMISTS

• Perform testing according to ASTM, EN, NACE, SAE, proprietary client protocols, and internal standard operating procedures
• Perform a variety of physical and chemical tests on petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, oil, and LPG
• Use and maintain various laboratory equipment including balances, titrators, spectrometers, muffle furnaces, carbon residue testers, pressure vessels, temperature-controlled baths, color reference standards, centrifuges, filtration systems, and other laboratory equipment
• Monitor procedure performance and maintain documentation for QA/QC purposes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Genuine interest in applying knowledge of chemistry and role-specific training
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive team-player attitude
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong work-ethic with the ability to work independently
• Exceptional attention to detail

MUST HAVE

• Normal Color Vision (i.e. must not be color blind)
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Stand for up to 6 hours a day
• Able to wear PPE as required by internal protocols
• BS or BA in the sciences

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE

A Positive Attitude and Attention to Detail – Apply your knowledge of chemistry and your role-specific training in a timely and professional manner that reflects our brand, the laboratory, and Paragon’s values.

If you are ready for a rewarding position in a growing organization, APPLY WITH US!

Paragon is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• laboratory: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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