Specialist- Chemist

Basic

Job Functions:

• Responsible for conducting routine analysis following defined methods in support of recycling, wastewater, 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.
• Works under the direction of laboratory management and is conscious of safety and data quality.

• Associate degree in chemistry or closely related field required.
• BA or BS in chemistry or closely related field preferred.
• Coursework in analytical chemistry, polymers, and inorganic or solid‑state chemistry preferred.
• At least 3 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; ICP analysis, and polymer characterization preferred.
• Ability to prepare samples, standards, and conduct analyses.
• Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of metrology equipment.
• Skilled in wet and solid sample preparation methodology.
• Ability to 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 analysis, under supervision, of materials using defined methods.
• Operate and maintain ICP OES and/or MS instrumentation or equivalent instrumentation.
• Keep complete and accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Responsible for data management including accurate transcription to spreadsheets and other software.
• 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 laboratory management in the development of new analytical methods.
• 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.

• Reports to laboratory management.
• No direct reports.

• Up to 10% travel required.

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• 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, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial…