Scientist - Reference Standards
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
Analytical labs everywhere depend on reference standards to know their results are right. Our Reference Standards team makes those standards. We're looking for a hands-on chemist who enjoys synthesis and purification work and wants to see their materials become products that labs rely on every day.
In this role, you'll synthesize, purify, and develop materials for our Reference Standards Business Unit. You'll also look for ways to make our processes better. You'll work closely with Operations and cross-functional teams across Restek, and you'll have room to take ownership of your work from day one.
What You'll Do
- Synthesize and purify materials using established SOPs, and develop procedures for basic purification and derivatization of raw materials and solutions.
- Develop and manufacture materials using current synthetic and purification methods, techniques, and instrumentation, making sure products meet quality standards and production demand.
- Design and run process improvement experiments, collect and analyze data, and turn results into better products and processes.
- Document your experiments and procedures, and write reports on experimental design, results, and conclusions. Share project progress through monthly reports and staff meetings.
- Serve as a go-to technical resource for Operations Technicians. This includes answering questions, training others on core techniques, and helping keep SOPs current.
- Take part in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) activities and follow Environmental Health & Safety guidelines to keep our lab and production spaces safe.
What You'll Bring
The typical requirements for this role include a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional skills and abilities include the following:
- Hands-on laboratory experience in synthesis and purification, whether from coursework, research, or industry.
- The ability to take on moderately complex work, set your own priorities, and work with minimal direction from senior scientists.
- Careful, thorough documentation habits and attention to detail.
- Comfort explaining techniques clearly and helping others build their skills.
This position will require the successful completion of a standard background check in accordance with Restek policy. Employment with Restek will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
What Makes Restek Unique
We prioritize work-life balance and well-being with offerings like generous PTO, unlimited sick time, onsite fitness center and wellness program with incentives, childcare reimbursement, and adoption assistance-giving you the tools to Own Your Well-Being. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and robust 8% retirement contributions, you can Own Your Financial Future while sharing in the success you help create. Our commitment to development ensures you can Own Your Growth through learning opportunities, career advancement programs, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.
At Restek, our core values-We Care, Better Every Day, Respect for All, and Win Together-are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about our employee-owners, our customers, and the communities we serve around the world. We strive to be better every day by fostering personal and professional growth while delivering solutions that drive positive global change. We value respect for all, creating a workplace where every voice matters and diverse perspectives drive innovation. And we believe we win together, celebrating shared success as a 100% employee-owned company.
We are an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Restek provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws.
If you’re ready to join a team that lives its values and empowers you to Own Your Future, we’d love to hear your story. Apply today.