Process Chemist
- Full-time
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Develop/implement robust manufacturing processes and formulas. Develop master formula cards for manufacturing use.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Essential Functions
1. Behavior: Exhibit team player qualities of cooperation and coordination; professional interaction in all business contacts, all day, every day
2. Attendance: Present for work when scheduled is a mandatory function. Work hours may extend pass normal business hours based on the workload of the department.
3. Safety: Your compliance and enforcement of all company safety rules, procedures and guidelines is essential. Reporting of safety issues is mandatory.
4. Develop/implement robust manufacturing processes (weekly).
5. Develop, prepare, review & approve master formulation records (weekly).
6. Perform bench experiments prior to pilot batches for feasibility (irregular)
7. Prepare pilot batch cards & execute/monitor pilot batches (weekly).
8. Troubleshoot substandard mfg batches and implement corrective actions which requires being on-call 24/7 (weekly).
9. Monitor scale-up batches in manufacturing both on-site and at contract manufacturers (irregular).
10. Reformulates and/or improves existing formulas through bench experimentation (irregular).
11. Creates and/or reviews and approves technical documents to support developmental projects (irregular).
12. Develop/recommend specs for new and/or reformulated projects (irregular).
13. Source/approve new and/or alternate raw materials (irregular).
14. Provide technical assistance related to product formulas to support departments as required (irregular).
Physical Demands: Standing, walking, sitting, keyboard typing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, talking, hearing, smelling
and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Visual Acuity: Concentrated mental and visual attention; coordinating manual dexterity for sustained periods. Clarity of
vision at 20 inches or less with the ability to distinguish colors.
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Some hot, wet and/or humid conditions. Moderate to loud work environment near
mechanical parts. Fumes or airborne particles as well as toxic chemicals (corrosive materials like acids/bases).
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related Biological science or equivalent related work experience. Superior mathematical skills and ability, reasoning and problem solving ability, advanced computer skills (specifically Excel/Access).
Experience: Four years related experience and/or training as a chemist.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: Systems knowledge required for data inquiry and editing.
License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None required.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related Biological science or equivalent related work experience. Superior mathematical skills and ability, reasoning and problem solving ability, advanced computer skills (specifically Excel/Access).
Experience: Four years related experience and/or training as a chemist.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: Systems knowledge required for data inquiry and editing.
License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None required.
Additional Information
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