Chemist Specialist II (A crew

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

This position is on A crew. Schedule is 12 hours 6am-6:00pm, working 3 days on, 2 days off, and every other weekend.

• 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 reports to the Analytical Chemist.

• This position will not have direct reports.

• Up to 10% travel is required.

$23.37-$32.69 hourly

• 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,…