Specialist- Chemist II

Job Description

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Competency 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.

• 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.

• This position will report to the Supervisor
  - Laboratory or the Supervisor
  - Recycling and Wastewater.

• Up to 10% of travel.

• $23.37-$32.69

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for…