Chemist I

LATICRETE International•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LATICRETE International is a global, family-owned company with over 65 years in business, operating in over 100 countries. They are a leading construction brand known for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. The company's purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it, striving to connect with and engage employees, customers, partners, and global communities. The Chemist I position is responsible for performing accurate formulation and analytical tests according to internal LATICRETE, ANSI, and ASTM procedures. This role involves developing and conducting complex chemical studies and experiments on organic and/or inorganic formulations, using independent judgment under the supervisor's oversight for data reporting and analysis.

Requirements

BA/BS in a Physical Science required, Chemistry is preferred.
Demonstrated analytical ability in a laboratory environment well organized, detail oriented, and systematic in documenting results.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in order to present and write reports.
Ability to organize and present results in a clear concise manner.
Able to analyze data independently and apply some specialized knowledge (e.g. DOE and statistical methods to solve problems).
Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task.
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other specialty software systems as required.
Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand at least 50% of the day.
Must be able to sit at least 50% of the day.

Nice To Haves

MS in Physical Science or Chemistry a plus.
Experience in scientific lab is a plus.
Some familiarity with the process of researching patents, writing invention disclosures, and other publications within the industry.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, conduct experiments to solve increasingly complex problems.
Review and perform competitive testing and analysis as required.
Maintain a clean working laboratory environment as well as properly working equipment.
Ensure that all instruments that require periodic calibration and validation requirements do so per laboratory calibration/validation procedures.
Comply with all laboratory, company, State and Federal safety regulations.
Support Technical Services requests to evaluate field complaints in specific area.
With guidance, support Operations in evaluating product inconsistencies & providing disposition.
Communicate results within R&D, 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 the production scale-up of new products developed: Write batching formulas for the production department based upon completed and approved laboratory formulations.
Follow process through to full commercialization.
Assist in determining Quality Control parameters for product testing.
Responsible for documenting all work via approved methods and sharing developments via occasional technical presentations.
Independently process, analyze, and interpret results and data in specific area.
Summarize ongoing work and findings to colleagues during department meetings.
Document work continuously according to standard practice.
Summarize all project work in a formal end report.