Analytical Chemist

Overview:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Analytical Chemist performs a wide variety of analytical assessments to support R&D, operations, field engineering, quality and sales/marketing related primarily to pressure sensitive adhesive tape products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare laboratory samples for analytical characterization, including wet chemistry methods (e.g. extractions).
• Execute R&D projects that may include adhesive formulation and analytical testing of formulations.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Plan and organize project activities.
• Provide written project reports.
• Provide interpretation of analytical test results.
• Assist in the development of new test methods.
• Ensure the preventative maintenance programs for testing equipment are followed.
• Involved with the laboratorys responsibilities for adhesive chemistry research, perform tests, maintain the lab equipment, and lab supplies.
• Maintains clean, orderly working conditions in laboratory.
• Maintains records of laboratory test results and experimental observations and documents this information.
• Enters testing results in laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Understands and follows all safety and equipment operating procedures.
• Performs analytical tests to support Manufacturing for quality control of raw materials.
• Performs any other duties and project work assigned by R&D management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Certification Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of industrial experience or Masters Degree in Chemistry

Experience

Experience using analytical methods including chromatography (GC, HPLC, GPC), spectroscopy (UV-VIS, IR, MS, XRF), thermal analysis (TGA, DSC), Extraction (SPME), and rheology.

Knowledge

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

Working knowledge of statistics, including Design of Experiments

Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to analyze and interpret analytical data and provide conclusions and recommendations.

Ability to manage multiple projects with a sense of urgency.

Ability to work independently and ensure tasks are completed within a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting/standing for extended periods of time
• Typing
• Some light lifting
• Manual dexterity for completion of technical tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.

• Work in the laboratory, office, and production environments
• Travel may be involved to visit other company facilities, visiting suppliers, and customers

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.