Chemist I, Columbus, OH

Chemist I, Columbus, OH

Intertek is searching for a Chemist to join our Electricalteam in our Columbus, Ohio office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Chemistry and Engineering!

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market.

Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success.

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world.

Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Chemist I position is responsible for Refrigerant Gas Detector Testing Program and will perform analytical testing on materials, gases and liquids per various industry test methods relating to the HVAC, Sanitation and Life Safety

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Set up test apparatus


* Test routine refrigerant samples and review reports relating to AHRI 700 refrigerant analysis.


* Test Samples to industry Methods such as ASHRAE 60335-2-40 Annex LL


* Perform Chemical compatibility evaluations on materials, additives and lubricants per ASHRAE 97, ASHRAE G38, UL157 and other related standard test methods


* Prepare "Round Robin" refrigerant samples and conduct analysis in support of AHRI certification programs


* Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment


* Assist with drafting non-standard test procedures for various R&D projects


* Conduct testing on chemically related quoted projects and maintain project files


* Conduct chemical compatibility and performance evaluati...