Chemist Job

The Chemist should have the:

- Basic lab experience to be able to work safely in a lab environment.
- Experience with basic scientific methods for data acquisition, recording, and reporting.
- Ability to execute laboratory analytical techniques with training (DSC, TGA, DMA, FT-IR, physical performance testing, etc.).
- Ability to train in a broader range of physical testing and analytical techniques which are available in other groups within Sartomer and Arkema.
- Ability to write basic lab summaries and reports and to communicate results concisely to their supervisor and other staff members.
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments or the ability to learn and execute such.
- Ability to participate in a professional organization in order to build external network to achieve project success.

**Key Activities include**:
**Laboratory**:

- Must be able to work safely in a lab environment with proper training.
- Produce laboratory samples of new formulations and newly developed products using laboratory mixing equipment.
- Utilize basic scientific methods for data acquisition, recording, and reporting of test data, analytical data, and other laboratory information.
- Utilize common lab analytical techniques with training (e.g. DSC, TGA, DMA, FT-IR, physical performance testing, etc.).
- Ability to train in a broader range of physical testing and analytical techniques which are available in other groups within Sartomer and Arkema.
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments or the ability to learn and execute such.
- Work cross-functionally with other R&D groups in Sartomer, Arkema/KOP groups, and customer R&D groups.
- Perform a range of general support tasks such as shipping of products or samples, purchasing new materials, logging materials into a chemical inventory, helping to train new co-ops and interns.

**Reporting and Presentation**:

- Write basic lab summaries and reports to communicate results concisely to their supervisor, other staff members, customers, and external audiences.
- Maintain a comprehensive laboratory notebook
- Support the preparation of papers and presentations for publication, patents, or presentation.

**Safety**:

- Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal policies and procedures.
- Supports and participates in HES programs presented by management and Arkema (e.g. 5S, Behavioral Based Safety, SafeStart, etc.).
- Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environment, near miss, accident, or injury incidents.

**Context and Environment**:

- Support the site HES policy and comply with all regulatory and internal requirements.
- Participate in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc**. **(e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.).
- Support and promote the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

**Required Education/ Qualifications/ Work Experience**

**Required Qualifications**:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science or related field with 0-2 years of applicable industry experience in a laboratory technical environment.
- Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 1-2 years applicable industrial experience in a laboratory environment preferred
- Knowledge of waterborne, solvent borne, or UV curable coatings and/or adhesives is a plus
- Experience with formulation and various characterization equipment.

**Demonstrated Competencies**:

- Ability and expertise in generating quality accurate and reliable data.
- Ability to meet timelines and plan basic lab work independently.
- Ability to communicate finding and results concisely and clearly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively with other groups within and external to Sartomer.