Production Chemist

Ascensus Specialties

Newburyport, MA

$66,538 to $99,786 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Description

Ascensus Specialties is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team in Newburyport, MA as a Production Chemist. In this role, you will play a key part in executing routine chemical productions and process developments with precision and excellence. Collaborating closely with internal laboratory production colleagues, R&D experts, operational professionals, and quality assurance teams, you will contribute significantly to targeted development initiatives. Join us at Ascensus Specialties and be part of a dynamic team driving advancements in the chemical industry from our Newburyport, MA location.

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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering with 0-2+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $66,538 - $99,786/annually.

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.