Production Chemist

Key Responsibilities

• Performs and completes routine chemical production based on written procedures or direct instruction within expected timelines.
• Ability to set up all required equipment for production of products and other related activities.
• Evaluates his/her projects/production (e.g. in process parameters and quality control measures) and offers suggestions for improvements. 
• Capable of running routine in-process control tests based upon written and direct instructions.
• Responsible for maintaining a clear and detailed lab notebook and production records.
• Responsible for maintaining neat, clean and safe work area.
• Performs other duties of similar complexity as directed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry or engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in general inorganic and organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in laboratory chemical processes and techniques.
• Experience working with products that may pose special hazards, such as air-sensitive, moisture-sensitive, pyrophoric, high-energy, toxic, high-potency, etc., as well as synthetic organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistries and associated equipment and techniques (e.g., glove boxes, Schlenk techniques).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Capacity to work independently and handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in collaboration tools such as Teams, Salesforce, SharePoint, and Electronic notebooks.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering with 0-2+ years of relevant experience.