Our Talent Advisors were engaged to fill a Sr. Analytical Chemist role responsible for independently evaluating and applying advanced analytical techniques to characterize high-purity mineral products. This position plays a critical role in developing new analytical methods, supporting quality investigations in production, and providing technical expertise for method development across sophisticated instrumentation including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, and related technologies.
Client Profile
Our client is a global leader in industrial mineral solutions, mining, processing, and distributing materials including silica, clays, feldspathics, olivine, and high-purity quartz. Operating across more than 30 countries, they serve key industries from glass and ceramics to construction, solar technology, and smartphone displays. The company is also a major player in glass recycling, processing millions of tons annually.
Our Approach
Through in-depth discovery with our client to identify their specific technical requirements, our Talent Advisors successfully placed a Sr. Analytical Chemist with extensive ICP-MS expertise and proven method development capabilities. This seasoned professional brought demonstrated experience in inorganic analysis, industrial statistics, and independent laboratory operations, directly aligned with our client’s instrumentation needs and operational environment. Our candidate had nearly two decades of hands-on experience across the exact analytical techniques required, including advanced ICP-MS applications, XRF analysis, and microwave digestion systems.
Client Impact
This strategic placement addressed our client’s critical need for a Sr. Analytical Chemist to lead product characterization for commercial applications and support root cause analysis of quality-related production challenges. The role demanded specialized proficiency in advanced analytical instrumentation—including ICP-MS with laser ablation, ICP-OES, and XRF—coupled with the capability to develop novel analytical methods and author comprehensive SOPs. Recognizing the niche technical requirements, the client engaged Messina for our proven expertise in specialized scientific recruitment. We delivered exceptional results by identifying a candidate who exceeded their stringent technical specifications and brought valuable prior experience with their facility, ensuring immediate cultural alignment and rapid integration.
