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Chemist I

Acuren
New Castle, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Acuren Inspection is currently hiring a Chemistry Technician. (LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare specimens and perform routine chemical analyses of metallic and polymeric samples using a variety of instruments and techniques
  • Preserve specimen integrity and identity following standard operating procedures
  • Utilize inductively coupled plasma optical emission, combustion, inert gas fusion, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ion chromatography for elemental determinations and identification
  • Interact with clients periodically to review work instructions and test results
  • Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and work space
  • Inventory and order consumables
  • Prepare analytical reports and documentation

Requirements

  • 2-4 yr Science Degree/Technical Certification from accredited school
  • Mechanical, mathematical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • English communication skills including basic grammar, spelling, punctuation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG/ALCOHOL AND BACKGROUND SCREENS.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off

Company Overview

Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement.

Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.

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