Job Description
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JobTitle:
Chemist
Location:
Houston/USA
Employment Type:
Arbeitnehmer
Chemist Our team in
Houston currently has an opening for a
Chemist YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Job Summary: The Chemist is responsible for conducting summary tests and inspecting products at various stages of process. The incumbent would then compile and evaluate statistical data to determine quality and reliability of various products.
Job Description: - Perform quality control tests required on incoming raw materials and finished goods, including adjusting batches as required for internal and external customers.
- Perform lab equipment calibrations in a timely manner and Keep records.
- Test Hazardous wastes and returned goods as requested by upper management.
- Perform routine water quality tests as needed.
- Collect outfall samples as needed in accordance with State regulation.
- Report monthly out fall data to State agency in timely manner.
- Analyze and keep record of carbon bed according to air permit.
- Maintain appropriate documentation (records and lab notebooks) in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory, retained sample room and surrounding areas.
- Supervise and oversee work of laboratory technicians.
- Dispose of and/or retain samples on a regular basis following required regulations.
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis as required for internal and external customers.
- Prepare standard reagent solutions as required by the test methods.
- Create, formulate, and setup new products/batch formulas as needed.
- Observe, follow and enforce all Brenntag Southwest Policies and Procedures.
- Attend all required training when scheduled unless absent from work
- Other duties may be assigned by management depending on operational demands.
Physical Demands: - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
YOUR PROFILE Education and Experience: - Bachelor of Science Degree required
- 5 plus years of laboratory experience
- 2 plus years of supervisory experience preferred
- Chemical distribution experience desired
- Employment is contingent upon completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
- Possess good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Possess proficient skill level of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, including upper management.
- Ability to operate the following laboratory equipment: Balances, Gas Chromatograph, Autotitrator, ICP, Refractometer, Density meter, Karl-Fisher moisture tester, Infrared Spectrophotometer, laboratory mixers, Aqua Color tester (Orbeco-Hellige), pH meter (Accumet Basic), Burettes, Pipets and other glassware to perform wet chemistry analyses, portable data logging spectrophotometer.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Read and interpret job related documents and regulatory material daily.
- Willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
OUR OFFER We aim to create anenvironment where the best people want to work, where they can turn theirpassion into their job and realize their full potential.
Individual development,on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help ouremployees grow in their careers.
Paid parental leave
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
INTERESTED? We look forward receiving your application.
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