Aerospace Lubricants - Chemist II

Job Description

Aerospace Lubricants, a subsidiary of AMSOIL, is a specialty grease manufacturer located in Columbus, Ohio. We manufacture products for everything from defense systems and spacecraft to offshore boats and motorcycles. Aerospace Lubricants has an exciting opportunity as a Chemist II.

A Chemist II demonstrates skills necessary for the evaluation of lubricants and related materials for R&D projects and QC processes. They are capable of developing and maintaining laboratory capabilities and facilities to ensure quality data is provided to the organization in a safe and efficient manner. They are key in working with Quality Management and Production to ensure lab capabilities continue to meet QC needs, as well as ensure resolution of production or supplier quality concerns.

• Perform various physical and chemical testing, both qualitative and quantitative, to enable the development of experimental products. Align with R&D Chemists to provide inputs and test feedback to formulation design.
• Provide technical reports summarizing lab test approach and results. Store related test records in documents in accordance to lab best practices.
• Support product development and other business functions as a technical consultant and provide organization to the evaluation/testing on submitted sample requests. Report findings in a clear, complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Work with team to provide services toward the blending and packaging of experimental formulation for internal and external testing.
• Support QC efforts as needed. Provide backfill to critical testing when necessary and support problem solving for lab and production processes as called upon. Provide guidance and inputs to CoA generation as necessary. Continuously seek opportunities for improvements to QC lab and production processes to improve quality, productivity, and safety.
• Provide expertise to support the troubleshooting of product and lab test data quality. Work in an organized and scientific manner to address any challenges re lessons learned and implement corrective actions with the team. Work with external partners to receive support to troubleshooting as necessary or as assigned by leadership.

• Proactively review and update lab processes and procedures to ensure alignment to current and best practices. Work with team and leadership to identify areas for continued documentation of lab methods. Develop documentation as identified or assigned.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements in lab efficiency, speed, and accuracy of laboratory processes.
• Work with team on project and testing workflow, and data management processes. Develop and document new processes and adhere to existing processes.
• Contribute to the use and management of digital records, file organization, and continuous improvement efforts related to the laboratory electronic notebook and information systems.
• Review and establish procedures to maintain all analytical instruments in proper calibration. Support instrument preventative maintenance, calibration and verification processes as assigned by leadership and team leads. Ensure calibration/verification processes are robust for all lab equipment and testing, and associated data is traceable and robust to ensure quality conformance of our laboratory.
• Ensure routine laboratory testing follows ASTM methods or documented in house methods.
• Seek opportunities to evaluate and improve current lab techniques and capabilities (gauge R&R) as well as develop and document new test methods for analytical equipment.
• Support efforts to identify, procure, and implement new equipment.

• Support company safety initiatives and training as assigned and required. Potential assignments included role as Chemical Hygiene Officer, Spill Response Team Member, and/or member of the AMSOIL Safety Team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory environment. Provide inputs to continuous improvement efforts to maintain safety and organization of the lab.
• Execute and adhere to all EHS requirements as well as maintain a…