Chemist

Tidal Vision•Avon Lake, OH

11d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture . We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development. Applied Specialties Innovations. (ASI): Applied Specialties, LLC. was founded in 1981 as a water treatment company that specialized in providing heavy industry clients with service and technology geared to individual needs. The founding concept was, and remains today, concentrated on solving client problems with as little chemicals as possible. ASI was acquired by Tidal Vision in 2024, and both work towards providing valuable solutions to our customers while serving our mission. About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture: Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization. Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision. The Chemist in Quality Control and Applications is responsible for the instrumental and wet chemistry techniques for testing materials, finished products, customer samples, and components. The testing includes, for example, ICP-OES, IC, and wet chemistry. The Chemist will work in the laboratory in a safe and effective manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
1 + years experience in laboratory work must include preparation of samples, following written procedures, record keeping and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work for extended periods of time without direct supervision.
1+years of experience including practical experience with ICP, IC, and wet chemistry techniques.
Use of Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel® is a must.
Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.
Incumbent is subject to drug screening.

Responsibilities

Analytical testing of materials, finished products, customer samples, and components. This testing will primarily be instrumental ICP-OES, IC, along with wet chemistry techniques.
Performs QC testing, generates C of A’s, and maintains documentation for QA/QC program.
Will train lab personnel on ICP, IC and other lab equipment and procedures.
Becomes familiar with the appropriate specifications and methods for testing.
Execution of mathematical calculations outlined in the test methods.
Analysis of data to determine if material tested meets specifications.
Determines mathematically what is necessary for and advises production on the blending of final products to meet specifications.
Assists with development of test methods, writing and validating procedures for customers.
Assists with product development including formulating, prototypes, reliability, safety, and environmental testing.
Maintains meticulous records and assists with laboratory audits.
Learn aspects of the water treatment industry from colleagues.
Prepares data summaries and reports for salesmen and customers.
Assist with the development of a laboratory and company-wide quality management plan.
Assists with preparation and shipping of samples to customers and field agents.
Assists with preparation of safety data and product data sheets.
Maintains material inventory in the lab, maintains laboratory safety data sheet files.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Cleans counters and storage areas and maintains records of samples.
Consolidates samples for disposal as directed.
Maintains and further assists lab manager with NSF documentation.
Maintains the organization and operational efficiency of the laboratory working towards continuous improvement.
Complies with all ANSI, EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations and company policy including hazardous wastes.
Reports all accidents, injuries/illnesses, spills to supervisor.
Adhere to ISO documents and meet company / department quality, environmental & safety objectives.
Other duties as assigned.