Junior Analytical Chemist

JOB TITLE:       Junior Analytical Chemist  

Reports to:        Product Monitoring Team Leader

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Junior Chemist will collaborate with Product Monitoring Team Leader, Analytical Chemist, Laboratory Technicians, and Laboratory Assistants in performance of chemical permeation testing to ASTM and/or EN test method protocols.

Junior Chemist will assist Analytical Chemist with analyzing and organizing data for chemical permeation and physical testing and write ASTM and/or EN chemical permeation test method reports for various projects. 

Additionally, Junior Chemist will collaborate with Customer Services and Technical Services teams to assist distributors and end-users and provide expert, advanced product information and recommendations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform permeation testing for database projects, manufacturing issues, R&D projects, and product certification using gas chromatography, spectrophotometry, and pH meters.
2. Maintain and access SDS for all chemicals handled during permeation testing to determine risk factors and necessary PPE.
3. Maintain adequate stock of chemicals, consumable supplies, and parts for laboratory equipment.
4. Assist Analytical Chemist with maintenance and repair of analytical testing equipment, such as gas chromatograph and pH meters.
5. Calculate permeation test results for updating and revising online databases.
6. Write chemical permeation reports for database projects, manufacturing issues, customer complaints, and product certification.
7. Assist Analytical Chemist with organization and preparation of electronic and paper files, documents, and records pertinent to obtaining and/or retaining EU certificates on select products.
8. Assist Analytical Chemist with research for advanced recommendation requests.
9. Address a wide range of distributor and end-user requests and questions, including requests for declarations, certificates, various documentation, product composition, chemical protection, mechanical risk protection, chemotherapeutic drug protection, heat/cold protection, ESD, etc.  

 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent in a related field

EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. One year or more of laboratory experience.
2. Ability to develop a working knowledge of published testing standards (ASTM, EN, and ISO) as related to hand protection.
3. Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
4. Self-starting, organized, detail oriented, and ability to focus on task at hand.
5. Ability to work independently with multiple departments to solve problems.
6. Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.