Process Development Chemist

POLARIS Laboratories•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with research and development, validations of testing methods, and documentation. Work closely with QSM to ensure proper documentation of validation, uncertainty, and proficiency testing.

Requirements

Intermediate knowledge Excel
Chemistry degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
Ability to work autonomously
Effective management of time and deadlines
Advanced organizational skills (both physical and electronic organization)
OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. At POLARIS Laboratories, when going through the Laboratory it is required that you wear eye protection.
Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. POLARIS Laboratories provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.
To ensure safety throughout the facility, all employees are required to maintain up to date HAZMAT, OSHA, RCRA, Methylene Chloride, and General Laboratory Safety training as defined within the POLARIS Quality System.

Nice To Haves

Practical industrial or academic research laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Maintain current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in files for the organization and binder for the Indianapolis facility
Maintain chemical inventories
Create documentation, work instructions, forms, etc. as needed for new and existing procedures
Create Excel spreadsheets to document research results
Enter data into various spreadsheets on a routine basis
Assist in procuring materials for the department
Assist in assessing potential equipment purchases
Inspect, maintain and repair laboratory equipment
Conduct test to validate analytical procedures
Assist with PT process for all labs
Assist with evaluation of apparatus and methods to determine feasibility of additional in-house testing
Perform routine lab analysis as necessary
Assist in safety compliance
Adherence and support of the POLARIS Employee Handbook inclusive of the Standards of Conduct
Learn and support the Quality Management System
Learn and support POLARIS Lean Initiatives
Other duties as assigned