Associate Chemist - Rubber & Adhesives
About The Position
As the Associate Chemist, reporting to the Manager - Application Lab, Rubber, you will be responsible for performing complex laboratory operations with minimal supervision, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to chemical research, analytical testing, and application development. You will recommend alternative or supporting approaches to address laboratory needs and contribute to the development of new products, procedures, and test methods. You will conduct analyses using analytical tools and applications, support internal and external customers by providing technical solutions, and serve as a knowledgeable resource within the functional area.
Requirements
- BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or any physical sciences with at least 2 years related industrial experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rubber and/or adhesives preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs complex experiments under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work and contribute to a team environment.
- Issues reports in verbal and written formats in a timely fashion and at specified intervals.
- Handles multiple assignments and coordinates with others.
- Assists in the maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment.
- Develops proficiency in communication skills within functional units.
- Able to independently operate the primary equipment in the application lab including basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
- Knowledgeable in the operation of Internal mixers, two-roll mills and small-scale extruders.
- Is knowledgeable of hazardous/non-hazardous waste generation practices.
- Maintains equipment in working order.
- Independently conducts simple and routine analytical qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical testing.
- Operate rubber testing instrumentation such as Rheometers, Physical testing equipment, DMA, etc.
- Evaluate materials for compliance with standards and specifications.
- Maintain and periodically review and revise inventory of rubber chemicals.
- Maintains legible, neat and organized laboratory records.
- Adhere to company EH&S regulations, SI Group Responsible Care practices and ISO 9000 programs
- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory and working environment.
- Works with supervision to ensure data integrity and verify that their work is correct.
- Maintains established quality control documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages
- Company contribution to Health Savings Account
- Cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement
- Company paid life insurance and disability plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
- Certified Financial Planning & Investment services
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
