Research Analyst

Koppers Inc.•Peachtree City, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR Associate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, technology, environmental science, or related field + 3 years’ experience
2 years of general industrial experience preferred.
Familiarity and confidence in preparing bench top formulations and operating the lab/pilot equipment.
Flexibility to adapt to varying situations to attain goals and meet deadlines
Computer literate (spreadsheets, word processing) – ability to use spreadsheets to evaluate, represent and communicate technical data.
Must maintain a good attendance record.
Must be willing to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of chemical tests and is knowledgeable with instrumental techniques.
Determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds using quantitative and qualitative tests.
Conduct bench-top formulation work and small cylinder treatments
Operate pilot-plant treating facility including small scale, pilot plant scale and large-scale treatments
Assist research scientist in the development of novel wood protecting formulations, such as wood preservative systems, pigment systems, fire retardant formulations and water repellent formulations
Assist research scientist in evaluating the properties of treated wood
Assist research scientist in sample preparation including wood-cutting, small wooden structure construction
Assist research scientist in the development of application process for protecting wood
Conduct bench scale formulation studies and perform property testing.
Evaluate the properties of experiment products using established procedures.
Must be able to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
Maintain neat, orderly and clear records of work completed
Perform other duties as assigned.