Organic Chemistry Technician
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or a related field.
- Experience with solvent extraction techniques.
- Experience with Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and American Society for Testing and Materials preparation and analysis methods and protocols.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently.
- Participate in all aspects of operating the organic chemistry department, including sample preparation, sample analysis, method development, data quality review, training personnel, and maintaining instrumentation.
- Prepare and analyze a variety of extracted samples and matrices, including organic-based matrices, minerals and raw products, and environmental and industrial hygiene samples.
- Working experience with instruments such as gas chromatography with flame ionization detection, gas chromatography with electron capture detection, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, or high-performance liquid chromatography.
- Experience with instrument maintenance and repair.
About the company
RJ Lee Group provides materials characterization and industrial forensics consulting by conducting specialized testing and analysis in its laboratories to diagnose materials issues and product failures across the life cycle. Its team and technology platform support testing, materials analysis, failure investigations, and proactive risk mitigation for decisions at every stage of a product’s life cycle. It differentiates itself with a nationwide lab network, multiple locations, and an integrated service model that includes information and software services plus a collaborative conference center. The goal is to help clients reduce risk and improve product quality by delivering clear, evidence-based insights.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$8.6M
Headquarters
Plum, Pennsylvania
Founded
1985
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What believers are saying
- The August 2025 Spectrochemical deal adds capacity and faster turnaround for existing customers.
- September 2026 posts on HON fenceline and federal cleanup show active regulatory demand.
- Thermo Fisher distribution exposes IntelliSEM to new SEM customers without RJ Lee opening labs.
What critics are saying
- RJ Lee’s talc and asbestos credibility ties the firm to high-stakes J&J litigation.
- Federal cleanup and EPA compliance work faces budget swings and procurement delays through 2027.
- Larger labs and SEM-software vendors can compress pricing, making niche differentiation harder.
What makes RJ Lee Group unique
- RJ Lee Group pairs laboratories, consulting, and software across one materials-analysis workflow.
- IntelliSEM for Thermo Fisher SEMs gives RJ Lee embedded software distribution leverage.
- The 2025 Spectrochemical acquisition broadened ceramics, metals, composites, and refractory testing depth.
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RJ Lee Group, a recognized leader in analytical and consulting services, announced that their IntelliSEM® software will be available on certain scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) from Thermo Fisher Scientific for new Thermo Fisher customers looking for advanced materials characterization, capturing and characterizing environmental particulate, characterizing metals, and automated nanoparticle characterization.