Analytical Chemist

Job Title: Analytical Chemist
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Industry: Manufacturing
Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent
Pay: $60k Starting


Job description
Our Client is seeking a Analytical Chemist I to join our global Research and Development team. We are looking for a highly-motivated, self-starter to work as a member of the R&D analytical laboratory staff located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Key resin innovation team member
• Ensure ability to characterize new materials using current or develop new methods
• Complete analytical testing and facilitate data reviews to enable accelerated learning
• Provide well written documentation with clarity on conclusions and potential next steps
• Develop methods, write SOPs, and conduct gage R&R studies, to ensure method performance and ability to transfer efficiently from R&D to commercial labs
• Active participant in ideation and brainstorming sessions
• Ensure that the Critical-to-Satisfaction (CTS) design documentation has the proper specifications and ability to measure necessary characteristics in support of quality and performance
• Work with cross-functional group to ensure results meet project time and quality expectations
• Perform all activities in accordance with safety policies and requirements, including wearing necessary PPE
• Identify opportunities to accelerate the new product development cycle by implementing, acquiring, or developing new and improved analytical test methods
• Utilize Six Sigma processes and tools to benefit problem solving and method development
• Understanding of Wet chemistry
• Ability to make standard solutions
• Knowledge of DSC, TGA, GPC, GC/GCMS, HPLC, SEM/EDX, PSA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or similar field
• Polymer or Organic chemistry knowledge desired
• Self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and work well in Teams
• 3+ years working in R&D labs and on design projects
• Effective utilizing instrumentation such as GC/GCMS, HPLC, DSC, TGA, GPC, SEM and FT-IR to solve problems in a R&D setting.
• Capable of analyzing data using statistical software tools such as Minitab
• Credible Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma experiences
• Capable of safely handling and disposing of chemicals
• Ability to complete routine instrumentation maintenance, trouble shooting and minor repairs
• Ability to interact with external labs and vendors

Physical Requirements
• · Ability to satisfy all the physical requirements and working conditions for this position with or without reasonable accommodations for this position.
• Ability to stand/walk on hard surfaces (concrete, steel, wood) for significant amounts of time.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms elevated above shoulder level or elbows held away from body.
• Ability to flex, extend, rotate all arms, wrists, neck
• Ability to bend, squat, and kneel
• Lift and/or move up to 40 lbs & push/pull 100 pounds.
• Willing and able to wear and use the prescribed personal protective equipment
• To be considered for employment in this position you must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.


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