Operations Chemist

Twin City Concrete Products•Rosemount, MN

About The Position

TCC Materials is a family-owned manufacturer of architectural and concrete specialty products, with more than 65 years of industry experience. The Operations Chemist works with Technical Services and Manufacturing to provide technical support for production at an assigned plant. Depending on designation, the role may assist other laboratory staff, coordinate laboratory work, execute plant laboratory QA/QC and annual submittal testing programs, maintain laboratory equipment, perform mix-design and new-product-development testing, prepare test reports, and evaluate raw materials. The position supports consistent and efficient manufacturing, product and mix-design optimization, quality control, and compliance with applicable specifications and customer requirements. It also maintains laboratory testing certifications and records, develops and verifies standard operating procedures, and works with technical, production, sales, plant, supplier, and customer contacts to resolve technical issues and support customer satisfaction. The role requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and the ability to obtain required certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from operations, sales, marketing, and management.
Ability to discuss technical and logistical aspects of cementitious, chemical, and related products, quality, and production.
Ability to acquire necessary certifications as required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building codes, material specifications, test methods, ASTM/ANSI standards, and governmental regulations.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, including statistical analysis, percentages, and ratios, to analyze test data.
Ability to create documents and spreadsheets containing testing data and graph results.
Ability to follow instructions and comply with company safety policies, procedures, and recommendations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ERP systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Work with onsite technical staff, production leadership, and production teams to understand product-specific manufacturing requirements, observe production practices, and provide technical assistance.
Build and maintain relationships with Sales and Plant personnel to address technical issues, product troubleshooting, and field problems.
Work with Operations and Technical staff to optimize products and mix designs for cost-effective manufacturing while meeting specifications, production needs, and customer demands.
Participate in training and development to gain knowledge of production and testing for concrete, masonry, and related products.
Maintain and clean the laboratory and calibrate laboratory testing equipment.
Inspect and perform quality-control testing on incoming materials, work in process, and finished goods; communicate results to the Technical Manager.
Maintain laboratory staff testing certifications and certification records.
Comply with quality, safety, and work rules and regulations; keep assigned areas and equipment clean and organized.
Complete tasks and projects accurately and maintain organized documentation.
Optimize efficiency, productivity, and equipment performance to meet objectives.
Develop, implement, and verify standard operating procedures for job-related tasks and provide SOP training.
Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers; promote the company’s professional image and reputation and support timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Depending on designation, assist laboratory staff, coordinate laboratory work, execute plant laboratory QA/QC and annual submittal testing programs, perform mix-design and new-product-development testing, prepare test reports, and evaluate raw materials.
Assist the Technical Manager and Production Managers in evaluating manufacturing processes, raw materials, and finished products.
Obtain and maintain necessary industry certifications.