Production Chemist

Ascensus Specialties • Newburyport, MA

11d • Onsite

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. Key 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.

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