Specialist- Chemist I USA

LED FastStart • New Iberia, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist- Chemist I role is responsible for conducting routine analysis following defined methods in support of recycling, wastewater, raw material production, procurement, and refinement. Day-to-day responsibilities include sampling and sample preparation, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation as assigned, data management/reporting, and maintaining a clean laboratory environment. This person will be comfortable working under the direction of laboratory management and will be conscious of safety and data quality. The position reports to laboratory management and will not have direct reports. Up to 10% travel is required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in chemistry or closely related field required.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory environment or academic equivalent experience required.
• Will handle and use toxic as well as flammable materials.
• Intermediate knowledge of standard software (MS Office suite, JMP).
• Ability to use analytical skills to read charts and graphs to find trends.
• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS in chemistry or closely related field preferred.
• Coursework in analytical chemistry, polymers, and inorganic or solid-state chemistry preferred.
• Experience in an environment involving polymer analysis, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry preferred.
• Proven competency in chemical analysis; ICP analysis, and polymer characterization preferred.
• Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of metrology equipment.
• Skilled in wet and solid sample preparation methodology.

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine analysis following defined methods in support of recycling, wastewater, raw material production, procurement, and refinement.
• Sampling and sample preparation.
• Operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation as assigned.
• Data management / reporting.
• Maintenance of a clean laboratory environment.
• Operating and maintaining ICP OES and /or MS instrumentation or equivalent instrumentation.
• Keeping complete and accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Responsible for data management including accurate transcription to spreadsheets and other software.
• Protecting the integrity of test samples by maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Working safely at all times, promptly reporting any safety issues to laboratory management.
• Providing support to laboratory management in the development of new analytical methods.
• Conducting projects to support continuous improvement.
• Ensuring waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensuring hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensuring satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree