Production Chemist

Ascensus Specialties • Newburyport, MA

1d • $66,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Performs routine chemical productions and process developments based on provided work instructions and training in a safe and high-quality manner. Works collaboratively with internal laboratory production colleagues, R&D, operations, and quality during directed development efforts.

Requirements

• Associate degree in chemistry or engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in general inorganic and organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in laboratory chemical processes and techniques.
• Experience working with products that may pose special hazards, such as air-sensitive, moisture-sensitive, pyrophoric, high-energy, toxic, high-potency, etc., as well as synthetic organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistries and associated equipment and techniques (e.g., glove boxes, Schlenk techniques).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Capacity to work independently and handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in collaboration tools such as Teams, Salesforce, SharePoint, and Electronic notebooks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering with 0-2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs and completes routine chemical production based on written procedures or direct instruction within expected timelines.
• Ability to set up all required equipment for production of products and other related activities.
• Evaluates his/her projects/production (e.g. in process parameters and quality control measures) and offers suggestions for improvements.
• Capable of running routine in-process control tests based upon written and direct instructions.
• Responsible for maintaining a clear and detailed lab notebook and production records.
• Responsible for maintaining neat, clean and safe work area.
• Performs other duties of similar complexity as directed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
• 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
• First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar.
• Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
• 3 Weeks' Vacation.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees