Specialist- Chemist II ; C Crew​/AM Shift

Specialist
- Chemist II USA (C Crew/ AM Shift) Job Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic

Job Functions:

• The person in this role is responsible for conducting routine analysis following defined methods in support of raw material production, procurement, and refinement.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include sampling and sample preparation, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation as assigned, data management / reporting and maintenance of a clean laboratory environment.
• Responsibilities will also include participating in method development.
• This person will be comfortable working under the direction of the laboratory management and will be conscious of safety and data quality.

Education/

Experience:

• Associate degree in chemistry or closely related field required.
• BA or BS in chemistry, materials science or closely related field preferred.
• Coursework in analytical chemistry, polymers, and inorganic or solid-state chemistry preferred.
• At least 7 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory environment or academic equivalent experience required.
• Experience in an environment involving polymer analysis, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry preferred.

Required Skills/

Competencies:

• Proven competency in chemical analysis; polymer characterization and WDXRF preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare samples, standards, and conduct analyses.
• Skilled in wet and solid sample preparation methodology.
• Capable of conducting analytical testing and maintaining instruments with a minimum level of supervision.
• Comptency with method development for materials similar to those previously analyzed.
• Will handle and use toxic as well as flammable materials.
• Intermediate knowledge of standard software (MS Office suite, JMP).
• Ability to use analytical skills to read charts and graphs to find trends.
• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to multi-task.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for routine and specialized analysis of material using defined methods
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation
• Keep complete and accurate records of laboratory activities
• Responsible for data management and interpretation
• Protect the integrity of test samples by maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment
• Work safely at all times, promptly reporting any safety issues to laboratory management
• Provide support to analytical chemists in the development of new analytical methods
• Design and conduct projects to support continuous improvement
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Analytical Chemist.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel is required.
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

• 23.03 - 32.21, Hourly

US

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets /or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and…