Chemical Analyst

Position Summary:

Ensure the quality of raw materials, formulations and finished product.

Essential Functions:

·          Chemical analysis of batches blended on all shifts in all departments

·          Chemical analysis of line and tank flushes on all shifts in all departments

·          Calculation of required adds to rework batches

·          Troubleshooting of analytical equipment

·          Routine and project specific data entry

·          Analysis of raw materials

·          Provide assistance to formulation to troubleshoot problems with formulated batches

·          Perform the required monthly Magruder testing

·          Assist with the evaluation of holds and in process testing as necessary

·          Understand and follow Good Laboratory Practices

·          Finished product testing as required by customers

·          Document ALL laboratory results in specific laboratory notebooks

·          Report all non approved results to laboratory supervisor

·          Good attendance (less than 2 absences) and good safety record

·          Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands:

·          Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time

·          The worker constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

·          Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers, accurately, loudly or quickly

·          Visual/hearing ability sufficient to quickly analyze and comprehend written and verbal communication on all business documents

·          Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction such as the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound

·          Repetitive motion such as substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

·          The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity with or without assistance such as: determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned and make general observations of structures

·          The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions:  Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes

Workplace Requirements:

·          Actively practice safety in all aspects of the job

·          Know and practice proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

·          Know and follow Standard Work

·          Know and recognize quality products and practices, and take action when defects are identified

·          Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes respect and teamwork between coworkers, customers, vendors, supervisor and management

Education:

·          High School Diploma or equivalent

·          Must have college chemistry and/or quality laboratory experience

·          Must be able to pass the Combined Basic Skills test with a minimum score of 70%

Experience:

Must have a positive team building attitude with references to verify

Additional Qualifications:

·          Ability to perform visual observations of samples and testing results

·          Able to read shop orders or be able to train on shop order reading

·          Must be able to work flexible hours

·          Should be familiar with the layout of the plant

·          Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good dexterity and organizational skills

·          Computer literate or able to train on programs needed to perform job

·          Understand and apply LEAN manufacturing tools to continuously improve any and all processes of the job