Job Overview and Responsibilities
• Responsible for aiding production personnel in achieving targeted product quality and production volumes
• Ensure that work is being performed while meeting all of the Company’s Safety and Environmental protection standards
• Responsible for analysis of raw materials, intermediate products, finished products and effluent analysis (requires use of gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, and various wet laboratory equipment)
• Responsible for preparation of standards and entry of all analysis into LIMS is required
• Sampling a number of sample trucks, railcars and a variety of process vessels
• Sampling a number of raw materials, intermediate and final products which are pyrophoric in nature
• Must follow special precautions and detailed procedures
• Review and comprehend all applicable process changes (new product development and continuous improvement to existing formulations and procedures is continuous)
• Perform additional analysis to verify process improvements and perform analysis for multiple finished goods at the same time
• Perform instrument verifications prior to the start of process campaigns
• Sample/analyze all raw materials, intermediates, effluents and final products
Education and Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in related field (Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or min. 5 years of related industrial experience required
• Previous experience in an analytical lab preferred
Skills
• Application of a detail oriented approach to all aspects of the role
• Analytical mindset applied to the reporting and interpretation of data/results
• Ability to learn new techniques, keep accurate records and diligently follow work instructions
• Excellent written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Effective communication with colleagues and management across various job functions
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing priorities effectively
• Ability to work independently and safely with minimal supervision
• Highly responsive to rapidly changing needs in a dynamic work environment
• Physically fit with no restrictions
