R&D - Chemist

Role overview

As an R&D Chemist you will be responsible for the research and development of new metalorganic compounds and materials. This involves conducting laboratory experiments to synthesize and characterize metalorganic compounds, optimizing reaction conditions, and developing innovative methods for production. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with safety protocols and contribute to scientific publications and presentations as needed.

Key deliverables for this role:

• Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays and/or unit operations, primarily those requiring a higher level of skill and experience.

• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines.

• Pull chemistry samples and submit to the lab for analysis and perform in-process analytical testing (GC, mp, TLC, UV-Vis, KF, etc.), including work-ups and simple interpretations as described within a batch record

• Enter information into lab notebooks, MPRs, logs, checklist, etc.

• Participate in root cause analysis on disqualified projects

• Preparing and filling containers of various chemistry for customers

• Complete Preventive Maintenance projects

• Run production schedule, complete work orders, transact inventory and print labels.

• Identify unsafe conditions and corrects them while notifying the supervisor

Traits of a strong candidate:

• B.S., B.A. or M.Sc. degree in chemistry, organometallic chemistry or related science (This position is not a PhD level)

• Previous lab or manufacturing experience (2+ years)

• Air-sensitive experience using inert gases and techniques

• Experience assembling, maintaining and monitoring air-sensitive distillations at atmospheric pressure or under dynamic vacuum

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

• Ability to gain respirator certification and wear proper PPE as required;

• Exhibited strong safety culture and drive to improve

Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI
Employment Type: Full time
Reports to: Director of R&D

Who we are

Founded in 2010 as a chemical distributor company, our business has flourished over the past decade to become a competitive supplier and innovator of specialty chemistry, primarily in the semiconductor space. In 2020, we opened our own facility in Wisconsin and have grown rapidly since, transforming from a distributor to a specialty chemicals international manufacturer. We are a team of 25 today and expect to double in the next two to three years.

Why join us

Our philosophy is simple: people first, mission always. We take care of our people so they can take care of our business. We coined the term "Ereztech's word": we are selective in who we partner with, but once we said yes - we deliver on our commitment 100% of the time. We practice extreme ownership: empowering our teammates to take full ownership in everything they do. We strive for excellence: if the standard is the baseline for what is expected, we dedicate ourselves to exceed it every day. We believe that the no drama approach makes the working environment productive and a fun place to be. If you thrive in an intense, startup environment but want to work for a financially stable and highly respected company with great benefits - we want to hear from you

Work Life Benefits

• Paid Time Off -15 days Planned/5 Unplanned for Employee Mental/Physical Well Being & Personal Matters

• 9 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

• Legal Assistance - Immigration Process

Health & Welfare

• Medical Insurance with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) deductible contributions

• Dental and Vision Insurance (Fully Paid by Ereztech for family)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Fully Paid by Ereztech) - Voluntary/Supplemental Buy Up Offered

• Voluntary Benefits, such as accident, hospital, and critical illness

Financial Wellness

• Simple IRA with competitive match

• Short Term Incentive Program (paid quarterly)

• Long Term Incentive Program

Ereztech is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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