Chemist

Amrize • Fredonia, KS

13d

About The Position

Systech Environmental Corporation, an affiliate of Amrize, provides by-product co-processing services across North America. The Chemist conducts technical evaluations and laboratory analyses of samples used in co-processing operations to determine whether materials are acceptable for use as fuel. The work requires strict adherence to laboratory protocols, since procedural errors or omissions can adversely affect company operations.

The Chemist interprets analytical results, performs laboratory procedures on waste and raw-material samples, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment, supports production and sampling activities, and helps train and oversee laboratory personnel. The role also includes compliance with applicable regulations and site procedures, determining and communicating PPE requirements, and promoting health, safety, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of related production or research laboratory experience.
• Complete required regulatory, governmental, and safety training, such as RCRA and MSHA.
• Participate in approved workshops and classes to improve skills and stay current in technical aspects of the work; participate in internal workshops for individual and work-team development.
• Pass the laboratory procedures proficiency test within one year of starting the position.
• Above-average computer skills and ability to complete reporting requirements.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of technical and toxicological compound analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of complex laboratory equipment, instruments, and hardware/software applications used in compound evaluation.
• Knowledge of co-processing and waste-management operations and related permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to explain technical laboratory processes and procedures to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to instruct laboratory personnel in clinical procedures, analytical methods, and interpretation of results.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex laboratory procedures to analyze samples.
• Ability to determine appropriate laboratory procedures, select sampling techniques, perform analytical analyses, and reach conclusions with recommendations.
• Ability to pass an annual health physical provided by the company.
• Knowledge of permits and waste-stream acceptability.
• Adhere to safety protocols and properly use Amrize-approved PPE, including respirators when required; employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Life Science, preferably Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Interpret chemical and procedural analysis results to establish the chemical and physical properties of sample compounds.
• Conduct laboratory procedures on waste and raw-material samples to determine their properties and acceptability for processing.
• Evaluate technical laboratory equipment, instruments, and hardware/software needs and advise on appropriate upgrades or enhancements.
• Participate in technical training of company personnel in evaluation techniques.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure optimal analytical conditions.
• Comply with state and federal regulations, the site's WAP and SAMM, and established QA/QC procedures.
• Determine and communicate PPE requirements to operating personnel as recommended by compound model.
• Assist in determining and evaluating production capacity issues, such as off-loading railcars.
• Determine or evaluate production flow rates when applicable.
• Sample waste loads according to procedure, as necessary.
• Train other laboratory personnel and oversee workflow as required.
• Perform duties safely and promote safety with other site employees.
• Assist in other facility work areas when necessary to meet site emergencies or production priorities.
• Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies, and promote a culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Holistic health and well-being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Dress for your day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level