Analytical Scientist (Polymers) - Chromatography

Analytical Scientist - Chromatography

CM Industrial have partnered with a international chemical company with state of the art production and manufacturing sites, that have implemented a fully integrated system from basic raw materials all the way to sophisticated, high-value products. Their diversified business portfolio has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, and life sciences.

We are actively searching for an Analytical Scientist - Chromatography to strengthen the R&D team in polymers. This is also a leadership role to mentor less experienced scientists.

Responsibilities:

• Manage laboratories including ordering lab supplies, chemicals, and gases
• Participate in internal/external meetings
• Design and carry out analytical experiments independently
• Prepare samples and standards
• Conduct analysis, interpret and report results on time
• Set up, operate, maintain, calibrate, optimize and troubleshoot a variety of laboratory equipment for maintaining high-quality data
• Sample handling and shipping
• Conduct safety activities and prepare required documents
• Validate, update and record analytical methods
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency
• Mentor, train, and guide less experienced colleagues in the instrumental analysis
• Collaborate across TS&D, Production, EHS, R&D, etc
• Suggest analytical problem-solving methods to internal/external colleagues
• Document standard operating procedures, analysis methods, etc
• Setup new laboratories for sample preparation and microscopy including purchase of lab consumables and glassware
• Selection and purchase of new electron microscope
• Network with the external scientific, technical and regulatory community
• Develop new methods
• Experiments will be conducted at external facility outside of CS center
• Coordinate external analytical support
• Assist with waste disposal
• Communicate and collaborate with HQ and other sites of the company

Requirements:

• Standard testing (e.g. ASTM, ISO) experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams and with internal/external customers
• Programming and/or software skills for data analysis (e.g. curve fitting), statistical analysis, and automation.
• VOC analysis experiences by using GC and GC-MS with optimal sample preparation techniques
• Experience in GC, LC or GPC
• VOC / TVOC analysis
• 5-7+years Analytical chemistry laboratory or chemistry/polymer industry experience, particularly qualitative and quantitative analysis for monomer, oligomer and additive in various plastics and rubbers (ABS, PO, rubber, polyacrylate, etc).
• Understanding chemical safety
• Experience in failure analysis
• Master or advanced degrees in relevant fields such as chemistry, physics, polymer science, chemical engineering, polymer engineering, etc.
• Willingness to learn, self-development
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Skills
• Qualitative/quantitative monomer, oligomer and additive analysis
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and calibrating analytical instruments

If you have the relevant skills apply now! Candidates willing to relocate to Ohio will have some relocation support so do not hesitate to apply!