Chemist I

LATICRETE•Bethany, CT

About The Position

The Chemist I works under general supervision to perform accurate formulation and analytical tests according to internal LATICRETE, ANSI, ASTM, and other accepted procedures. The role develops and conducts chemical studies and experiments involving organic and/or inorganic formulations, using independent judgment with supervisor oversight to report and analyze data. The position designs, develops, and validates experiments to solve increasingly complex problems; performs competitive testing; maintains laboratory cleanliness and equipment; and ensures instruments are calibrated and validated according to procedure. It also supports product investigations, field complaints, operations, field trials, customer and contractor interactions, production scale-up, commercialization, and quality-control testing. The Chemist I documents and interprets work and results, communicates findings to colleagues, and prepares formal project reports and occasional technical presentations. Domestic travel may be required as needed, less than 10%.

Requirements

BA/BS in a physical science; Chemistry is preferred.
Demonstrated analytical ability in a laboratory environment.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and systematic documentation of results.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills for presenting information and writing reports.
Ability to organize and present results clearly and concisely.
Ability to independently analyze data and apply specialized knowledge, such as DOE and statistical methods, to solve problems.
Self-starter able to multitask.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other specialty software as required.
Ability to lift and/or carry at least 50 pounds.
Ability to push/pull 50 pounds.
Ability to stand at least 50% of the day and sit at least 50% of the day.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in physical science or Chemistry.
Experience in a scientific laboratory.
Familiarity with researching patents, writing invention disclosures, and other industry publications.

Responsibilities

Conduct experiments under general supervision to solve increasingly complex problems.
Review and perform competitive testing and analysis as required.
Maintain a clean laboratory and properly functioning equipment.
Ensure instruments receive periodic calibration and validation according to laboratory procedures.
Comply with laboratory, company, state, and federal safety regulations.
Support Technical Services in evaluating field complaints in the assigned area.
With guidance, support Operations in evaluating product inconsistencies and providing disposition.
Communicate results within R&D and with cross-functional departments as required.
Help organize and participate in field trials as required.
Interact with end-use customers and contractors to understand product usage, limitations, and needs.
Assist and guide production scale-up of new products, write batching formulas based on approved laboratory formulations, and follow the process through commercialization.
Assist in determining quality-control parameters for product testing.
Document work using approved methods and share developments through occasional technical presentations.
Process, analyze, and interpret results and data in the assigned area.
Summarize ongoing work and findings during department meetings, document work continuously, and prepare formal end reports for project work.