Associate Chemist

About the Role

The Associate Chemist is responsible for analytical, environmental and physical testing He or she also performs testing on raw materials and compounded products. This person will also participate in the development and formulation of new products under the direction of a Chemist or Senior Chemist. The Associate Chemist may provide any necessary technical support to various other departments. In addition, he or she is responsible for any other task the Chief Technology Officer deems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate Analytical, Environmental and Physical test equipment
• Hands-on with analytical instrumentation (FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheology, titration)
• Brookfield
• Particle Size Analysis
• Corrosion Chambers
• Long term weathering
• Physical (Tensile, Impact, Vibration)
• Formulate/ design new product
• Prepare product submission
• Takes test, experimental, product development or process research requests from supervisor, internal and external customers. Determines and performs routine testing/experiments and structured work assignments.
• Collects, analyses and interprets data using established methods and issues reports to supervisor or internal customer with minimum supervision.
• Support and coordinate implementation of assigned projects internal to own function with minimal supervision.
• Monitors and maintains instruments, troubleshoots product issues using standard procedures. Maintains operating supply inventories.
• Develop test methods
• Test new supplies of raw materials
• Submit new and/or reactivated gages and calibration standards to Gage Control
• Ensure customer needs are represented during selection of significant characteristics and during product design and development.
• Monthly review raw materials and samples to ensure items are properly identified
• May be responsible for handling hazardous waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry required.
• 0-1+ years relevant chemistry or relevant experience; internships, co-ops, or research projects count.

Required Skills

• Superior communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

LG CHEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.