(Entry Level) Associate Chemist

The Associate Chemist is responsible for analytical, environmental and physical testing He or she also performs testing on raw materials and compounded products. This person will also participate in the development and formulation of new products under the direction of a Chemist or Senior Chemist. The Associate Chemist may provide any necessary technical support to various other departments. In addition, he or she is responsible for any other task the Chief Technology Officer deems necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and operate Analytical, Environmental and Physical test equipment including:
• FTIR
• Dual Plate Rheometer
• DSC
• DMA
• TGA
• Titration (Karl Fischer, Epoxy, NCO, Amine)
• Brookfield
• Particle Size Analysis
• Corrosion Chambers
• Long term weathering
• Physical (Tensile, Impact, Vibration)
• Formulate/ design new product
• Prepare product submission
• Takes test, experimental, product development or process research requests from supervisor, internal and external customers. Determines and performs routine testing/experiments and structured work assignments.
• Collects, analyses and interprets data using established methods and issues reports to supervisor or internal customer with minimum supervision.
• Leads and coordinates implementation of assigned projects internal to own function with minimal supervision.
• Monitors and maintains instruments, troubleshoots product issues using standard procedures. Maintains operating supply inventories.
• Develop test methods
• Test new supplies of raw materials
• Submit new and/or reactivated gages and calibration standards to Gage Control
• Ensure customer needs are represented during selection of significant characteristics and during product design and development.
• Monthly review raw materials and samples to ensure items are properly identified
• May be responsible for handling hazardous waste

Skills / Competencies

• Superior communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong training skills

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Related Scientific Field required.

Experience:

1+ years relevant chemistry or related scientific work experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations, such as moving equipment, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc.