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Haynes International

Senior Chemist

Kokomo, IN · On-site

The Senior Chemist will also have responsibility for outside testing including qualification of Labs, developing requirements, analyzing results and auditing as needed. The Senior Chemist will report ...

BioPhase Solutions

Chemist III/Sr. Chemist

Anaheim, CA

$40 - $50/hr

We are currently looking for a Chemist III/Senior Chemist to work for a leading Orange County area biotechnology company. Pay Rate : $40-50/hour Contract : 6+ months (with potential for conversion ...

Air Liquide

Senior Chemist

Branchburg, NJ · On-site

$114.48 - $167/hr

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Senior Chemist - Formulations

Austin, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Senior Chemist - Formulations Austin, TX, US 7 days ago Requisition ID: 1023 Salary: $90,000.00 Annually Senior Chemist - Formulations Team Electroninks is quickly expanding and is seeking a ...

Octagon Talent

Senior Chemist

Miami, FL

$62K/yr

The Senior Chemist will work closely with customers, internal production teams, and company leadership to develop new cosmetic formulations, improve or troubleshoot existing products, and ensure ...

Schlumberger Limited

Senior Chemist

Odessa, TX · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

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Tremco Construction

Sr. Chemist

Greensboro, NC · On-site

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PROMED MOLDED PRODUCTS INC

Senior Chemist

Osseo, MN · On-site

$91K - $126K/yr

The Senior Chemist ensures ProMed's brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Position duties and ...

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SENIOR CHEMIST/SCIENTIST

Mapleton, IL

The Senior Chemist will be responsible for developing, scaling up, transferring, and improving products, processes, and related chemistries for the oleo chemical productions in Mapleton, IL ...

Air Liquide

Senior Chemist

Branchburg, NJ · On-site

$114K - $167K/yr

R10091714 Senior Chemist (Open) Location: Branchburg, NJ - Meister Ave - Advanced materials - NJ The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around ...

Air Liquide

Senior Chemist

Branchburg, NJ · On-site

$114K - $167K/yr

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RPM International, Inc.

Sr. Chemist

Greensboro, NC · On-site

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ChampionX

Sr. Chemist

Cresson, TX · On-site

This Senior Chemist in Cresson, TX focuses on applying advanced chemical expertise to design and execute laboratory testing, analyze complex data, and support research and development activities. The ...

ChampionX

Sr. Chemist

Cresson, TX · On-site

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Kop-Coat, Inc.

Sr. Chemist

Greensboro, NC · On-site

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Senior Chemist

Haynes International

Kokomo, IN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 hours ago

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Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job description

Opportunity:
This role will provide production support to our Chemistry Lab and lead method development and validation of analytical instrumentation and processes. The Senior Chemist will also have responsibility for outside testing including qualification of Labs, developing requirements, analyzing results and auditing as needed. The Senior Chemist will report to the Manager of the Chemistry Lab on scale-up and support of instrumentation and will work closely with the Lead Chemist and Technologist on a routine basis. The Senior Chemist will develop statistical systems to track instrument performance, will work directly with Chemistry Lab Manager, Lead Chemist and Technologist to gain initial ISO 17025 accreditation, and work with Technology Department to effectively analyze research heats for development applications.
Qualifications:
Education: B.S. in Chemistry or Science-related field (required) with a Masters Degree in Chemistry or Science-related field (preferred)
Experience: Two years of experience in a Laboratory Environment
Areas of Knowledge: Chemistry or similar lab experience; Working knowledge of chemistry methods; XRF, ICP, OES; Good chemistry techniques
Skills: Analytical chemistry; Technical Writing; Computer Programming; Scale-up of instrumentation; Excellent computer and communication skills; mathematical skills, First Aid/CPR/AED
Specific Accountabilities for the Role:
  • Communication: Provide information to the Melt Shops, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology on all issues and concerns. Participate in monthly reporting for Lab Services highlighting instrument performance and analytical data.
  • Technical: Learn the operation, programming, troubleshooting and scale-up of new instrumentation. Bring the equipment through validation by working closely with Technologist and Lead Chemist.
  • Manufacturing: Provide support by Operating instrumentation and by providing support for better practices. Document practice changes in SOP/QCI.
  • Quality Systems: Review procedures to optimize the best practices and to ensure that the numbers generated by the Chemistry Lab are as accurate as possible. Evaluate consistency and accuracy through data analysis, round robin testing and by multiple instrument analysis as needed. Participate in preparation for all accreditation audits. Actively participate in audits.
  • Teamwork: Work directly with Lead Chemist, Technologist and Technicians on improvement projects.

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