Research Chemist; Synthetic

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We value:
Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service, Sustainability

Moses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products, serving the semiconductor and flat-panel screen industries worldwide. We deliver world class products to the leaders of the industries we serve.

You will be working for a midsized company with great people and a history of steady growth and profitability. Sound like a match? If you are prepared to work in an exciting and rewarding environment, we look forward to considering your experience and qualifications.

Research Chemist

We value:
Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service, Sustainability

Moses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products, serving the semiconductor and flat-panel screen industries worldwide. We deliver world class products to the leaders of the industries we serve.

You will be working for a midsized company with great people and a history of steady growth and profitability. Sound like a match? If you are prepared to work in an exciting and rewarding environment, we look forward to considering your experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, onsite, Moses Lake, WA

What You Will Be Working On

• Assemble, disassemble, clean, load, and maintain chemical reactors.
• Perform hands-on laboratory experiments involving handling of solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals, some of which may be hazardous and require use of specialized knowledge or handling techniques.
• Prepare samples to minimize contamination in laboratory, clean booth, or clean room environments.
• Assemble, use, and maintain common laboratory equipment (e.g., glassware, Schlenk lines, inert atmosphere chambers, pressure vessels).
• Perform maintenance tasks on systems or equipment as assigned.
• Apply chemical hygiene practices to maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow all policies and procedures for safe chemical and waste handling.
• Read and apply information from chemical literature and SDS to identify and mitigate risks. Hazards may include but are not limited to: use of toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, flammable, pyrophoric, highly reactive materials in high pressure, negative pressure, extremely hot or cold, or other reaction profiles and equipment.
• Use administrative, engineering, and personal protective controls to ensure a safe work environment.
• Consistently prioritize safety for self, team, and environment.
• Exhibit and apply knowledge of chemical principles, synthetic techniques, and characterization methods.
• Calculate stoichiometry for chemical reactions or verify team calculations.
• Troubleshoot experimental or equipment issues using Response Flow Checklists (RFCs).
• Support development or documentation of new RFCs.
• Maintain detailed, legible laboratory notebooks to support reproducibility and intellectual property protection.
• Write weekly summary reports detailing activities, milestones, progress, and issues.
• Generate well-organized, grammatically correct summaries and technical reports.
• Protect company intellectual property and confidential information.
• Execute tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and document new SOPs where necessary.
• Update existing procedures to improve safety, clarity, and efficiency following document control protocols.
• Collect and consolidate data from notebooks, metrology reports, and literature.
• Analyze experimental outcomes using graphical representations, statistics, and modeling.
• Use data analysis tools (e.g., MS Excel, JMP, Origin, Chem Draw) to interpret results.
• Apply conceptual thinking to identify trends, problems, and insights from data.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify synthetic methods, reagents, or processing techniques.
• Develop plausible and safe synthetic strategies for target molecules.
• Contribute to the development and modification of products and services based on research and market needs.
• Communicate effectively via email…