Chemist

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America•Paramus, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist is responsible for Silicone Fluid and Silane products showcasing Shin-Etsu's materials. This position will provide technical support assisting sales staff and customers, attend customer visits to give presentations, and assist in training of distributers. Responsibilities: Recognize and follow all safety, health, and environmental requirements. Design and run experiments of chemical synthesis, formulation, analytical testing, etc. Maintain lab operation. This includes maintaining a clean and well-organized work area, setting up instruments, maintaining lab equipment, ordering chemical and lab supplies, training new lab technicians, etc. Write Standard Operation Procedure for synthesis, formulation, and analytical testing. Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to run experiments, document experimental data, and generate technical reports. Provide periodic work update to manager. Conduct technical presentations at conferences and internal meetings. Provide technical support to customers, e.g., answering technical questions and providing lab samples. Participate in trainings as needed. Perform other duties as requested by the company and manager.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor or advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific field; or equivalent combination of education and on-the-job experience.
Technical: Knowledge of general chemistry, organic synthesis, formulation, surface chemistry, chemical/physical testing, etc. is required.
Basic PC skills.
Communications: Strong verbal and written skills are required. Must have good interpersonal skills to be able to operate effectively within a team environment. Must behave in a professional manner and positive attitude.
Work Style: Be able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision. Have good problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Be creative, innovative, and proactive
Work physically in the office/lab at regular hours with no option of working remotely.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical industries, especially silicone industry, is preferred.
Good knowledge of silicone chemistry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Recognize and follow all safety, health, and environmental requirements.
Design and run experiments of chemical synthesis, formulation, analytical testing, etc.
Maintain lab operation. This includes maintaining a clean and well-organized work area, setting up instruments, maintaining lab equipment, ordering chemical and lab supplies, training new lab technicians, etc.
Write Standard Operation Procedure for synthesis, formulation, and analytical testing.
Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to run experiments, document experimental data, and generate technical reports.
Provide periodic work update to manager.
Conduct technical presentations at conferences and internal meetings.
Provide technical support to customers, e.g., answering technical questions and providing lab samples.
Participate in trainings as needed.
Perform other duties as requested by the company and manager.