Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Chemist II

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Chemist II with focus on Metalworking Fluids (MWF), Lubricant & Fuel Additives is to execute the projects and activities to develop new and improve upon our current product offerings under the direction of the Technical Manager, Petroleum Additives. Laboratory work including synthesis & tribology testing as well as supporting the plant and scale up are the core components of this position.

Knowledge of existing technology in MWF, Lubricants and Fuel Additives, its application, its value in the industry and to leverage this into products which are relevant and useful to the industry is a plus. A core appreciation of the fundamentals of the petrochemical industry from crude oil through to finished fuels and lubricants is desired.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• 2-4 years’ experience conducting research projects including their development, and experiments.
• Experience in laboratory research or experiments, in synthetic organic chemical laboratory techniques, standardized qualitative laboratory analyses and quantitative laboratory analyses,
• Experience in chemical plant operations with both batch and continuous operations desirable.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct process scale up studies including full scale plant trials for new processes and/or new products.

Technical Knowledge

• Experience in developing, planning, and executing new product development projects from concept through production is ideal.
• Demonstrated experience to analyze and evaluate technical data and communicate results both orally and in writing is required.
• Knowledge of Federal / State EPA and OSHA compliance standards and lab safety practices.
• Able to interpret and utilize Process Capability effectively.
• Write and present technical papers at technical conferences.
• Provide customers with technical support when needed.

NATURE & SCOPE:

The Chemist II routinely manages multiple experiments and projects per year supporting the development of the various Lube Additive Markets under the direction of the Technical Manager, Petroleum Additives.

Skill sets required to be successful in the position include but are not limited to interpersonal and relationship building skills, building strong and effective working relationships, business partnerships and a drive to be connected to the technical fraternal side of the lubricant industry and able to connect Sales to Performance.

The position reports to the Technical Manager, Petroleum Additives , makes recommendations on research problems and methods, and on occasion will represent the organization to resolve technical issues related to the lube additive business.

The position serves as a resource for Sales, Operations, Quality Control, customers, vendors, tollers and outside testing laboratories that run comparison experiments on customer samples, requests, or complaints.

The position requires an individual with strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills, and problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills, independent judgement skills, inter-personal and people skills.

Frequent contacts within the organization include Business Unit Leader, Hammond Works, Business Manager (s) for Oilfield, MWF, Lubes, etc. & Director of Product and Business Development. External contacts may include: MWF & Lube additive customers, Lube & Tribology Fraternal Organizations and Suppliers

Work Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively interface and communicate with operations, engineering, purchasing, EH&S, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, Quality Control, vendors, tollers, outside testing laboratories, and customers.
• Requires effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Requires strong technical, analytical, and planning skills.
• Must have strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities within established timeline.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking skills, attention to detail, with proven ability to build partnerships across and between functional groups.
• Computer skills are necessary with knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to work around hazardous chemicals and exposure to dust.
• Must be able to work flexible hours depending on new product development and scale up of laboratory experiments that may include weekends, off shifts, and holidays, depending on Business requirements.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms and paging.
• Occasionally will be exposed to outside weather elements (i.e., rain, snow, cold, heat).
• Ability to move freely around laboratory and production areas.

1. Ability to ascend/descend stairs, move about the plant and office, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, stooping, and remaining in a stationary position up to 20% of the time when running reactions.
2. Must be able to frequently move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. routinely and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
   • Periodic domestic travel required, may include weekends.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING:

Medical, prescription, dental, bonus potential, up to 4% matching 401 (k), vacation, 11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance. Salary will be commensurate with education, training, and background experience.

Please email resumes to [email protected] with Chemist II, in the subject line.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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