Analytical Chemist (Gelest)

Overview

Develop and support analytical methods for R&D and QC of chemical products.

Key Responsibilities

• method development
• instrument maintenance
• qc support
• method transfer
• technical communication
• regulatory testing

Tasks

-Support Business Segment Leaders/Commercial Team; projects across multiple business segments. -Participates in meetings. -Handle customer specific analytical requests on both new and existing products that are not standard tests. -Develop new analytical processes and maintain analytical instrumentation in the research and development areas. -Communicate expert analytical recommendations for all Gelest products. -Support the Quality Control department with method troubleshooting and non-standard testing for commercial scale products. -Work with QC department to transfer new methods from analytical R&D during production scale-up of new products. -Generate technical information for internal and external use, including the presentation of technical papers and seminars. -Effectively communicate all work with senior R&D management. -Development of high-quality analytical data using advanced instrumentation both at Gelest and when necessary, at collaborative sites (such as universities). -Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. -Perform and/or coordinate required testing for regulatory compliance and SDS creation.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• chromatography
• spectroscopy
• bachelor's
• teamwork
• detail‑oriented

What You Bring

-Writes clearly and informatively. -Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). -Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, fellow team members, and customers. -The minimum qualification is a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical discipline (i.e., analytical chemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science). -Ability to define problems and technically implement solutions, to collect data and establish facts, and then to draw valid conclusions for publication in research and technical papers and towards presentations at conferences. -Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and, when needed, extra hours on assignments. -At least 1-3 (Bachelor’s) or 0-1 (Master’s) years’ experience in one area of analytical chemistry as follows: (i) Chromatography (GC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MS, GPC) (ii) spectroscopy (FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis), (iii) physical testing (DSC, TGA, Rheology, Tensile Strength), (iv) surface analysis (XPS, Contact Angle, AFM). -Uses experience to complement data generated. -Communicates well with team members and with customers. -Demonstrates attention to detail. -Ability to write reports, and other communications as required. -Must be able to lift 25 pounds. -Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data and procedures. -Works well as a member of a team in solving analytical problems. -The ability to work in solving chemical and analytical problems as well as familiarity with the QC of chemical materials.

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Benefits

-Company-provided uniforms, work boots, and PPE -401(k) with a competitive company match -Generous paid time off -Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability -Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional supplemental plans for employees and their families -Eligibility for an annual performance bonus

About Mitsubishi Chemical America

-A leader in sustainable chemistry, it focuses on advancing products that improve health, safety, and environmental impact. -The company often collaborates on large-scale infrastructure projects, providing vital chemicals for construction and energy production. -Known for its innovation in specialty materials, Mitsubishi Chemical America supports sectors like electronics, automotive, and agriculture. -As a key player in the chemical sector, it continuously invests in research and development to stay ahead of industry demands. -Its products are found in a wide range of applications, including water treatment, renewable energy, and transportation systems.

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