Senior Chemist

EnerSys Delaware Inc. • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.
 Job Purpose Responsible for chemical analysis of incoming and in-process materials to verify conformance to specified chemical requirements, such as purity.   Conducts testing of materials under consideration for use in products to determine fitness for use.  Develops and validates new test procedures when required.  Conducts special projects to support cost savings or product development activities.  Chem lab testing to complete job requirements requires the use of various wet chem techniques and various pieces of test equipment. The Chemist is required to use and maintain this equipment. The Chemist is required to maintain stock of needed lab supplies.  Must be able to perform independently with minimal guidance and minimal direction from manager.  Must be able to implement and follow safe practices appropriate for a chem lab environment.
Provides advice and support to all locations within the company.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements

• 4-year degree in chemistry or related field which includes laboratory training, plus a minimum of 4 years’ experience in an analytical lab, preferably in a lead acid battery manufacturing facility. (Additional years’ experience may be used in lieu of a 4-year degree.)
• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Strong math skills including algebra.
• Root cause problem solving
• Microsoft Office & lab equipment software

Responsibilities

• Conducts chem lab testing of incoming materials and in-process samples.
• Develops and validates testing processes as required.
• Develops methods for validating lab results.
• Conducts testing for evaluation and qualification of materials for use in products including plastics, adhesives, papers, etc.
• Conducts special projects critical to the company’s attainment of cost and product performance objects.
• Documents lab activities are required to meet business needs.
• Supports project work both through lab testing of materials and through support of test runs in the manufacturing process.
• Maintains the lab and equipment in an organized, safe manner.
• Act as the vendor contact for the lab equipment and supplies, as well as the contact for internal and external sample requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level